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signed · Iowa · House May 2, 2026

HF 2305: A bill for an act relating to health care decisions related to palliative care, hospice programs, life-sustaining procedures, out-of-hospital do-not-resuscitate orders, durable power of attorney for health care, and probate court guardianship reports.

This Iowa bill clarifies who can make healthcare decisions for patients who are terminally ill and unable to communicate. It establishes a priority order for decision-makers: first an attorney in fact (designated in a health care power of attorney), then a court-appointed guardian, spouse, or adult children. The law specifically applies to decisions about hospice care, palliative care, life-sustaining treatments, and out-of-hospital do-not-resuscitate orders. It ensures that designated representatives or family members can guide end-of-life care when patients cannot express their wishes.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Iowa · House May 2, 2026

HF 2707: A bill for an act relating to alignment of delivery of health and human services programs and services, aging and disability services, and volunteer services, and including applicability and effective date provisions.

HF 2707 creates "Health and Human Services Districts" (HHS districts) across Iowa to streamline the delivery of health, aging, disability, and volunteer services. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services will divide the state into these geographic, multicounty areas (initially matching existing behavioral health districts), with districts reviewed every seven years to adjust for population needs and service access patterns. The bill establishes new definitions, requires the department to adopt rules for administration, and specifies that district modifications cannot be subject to judicial review. This structural change affects how state services are organized and delivered across Iowa’s counties, though it does not alter specific service programs or funding.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Iowa · House May 2, 2026

HF 2712: A bill for an act relating to early childhood and family services, including the creation of an early childhood and family services system, state child care assistance for the child care workforce, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.

HF 2712 creates Iowa's Early Childhood and Family Services (ECFS) system to provide prevention-focused support for families with children under 19. It establishes state and local planning requirements, including evidence-based family support services, early intervention strategies, and ongoing community resources to strengthen families and prevent child abuse/neglect before it occurs. The bill mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a statewide ECFS plan and coordinate with local districts to deliver services like parent education, home visiting, and economic support. It directly affects families seeking early childhood support, child care providers (through workforce assistance), and local communities managing service delivery under the new system.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Iowa · House May 2, 2026

HSB 755: A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the economic development authority, the utilities commission, and the department of education, including creation of the headquarters expansion and development for growth and employment program, and the business incentives for growth program training fund; repeal of the new jobs tax credit program; the major economic growth attraction program; load forecasting and analysis of electric transmission system expansion plans; creation of the electric transmission system expansion planning and analysis and load forecasting fund; the industrial new jobs training program; and including effective date provisions.

This bill creates the "EDGE Program" to incentivize businesses with global presence to establish or retain corporate headquarters in Iowa by offering tax credits for creating or retaining high-wage jobs. To qualify, businesses must generate over 51% of revenue outside Iowa, operate in qualifying sectors (like tech or bioscience), and provide comprehensive employee benefits. The bill repeals several existing programs, including the New Jobs Tax Credit and Major Economic Growth Attraction Program, while establishing a new fund for electric transmission system planning. It also creates a separate "Business Incentives for Growth Program Training Fund" to support workforce development.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · Iowa · House May 2, 2026

HF 2501: A bill for an act relating to the conduct of elections.

HF 2501 updates Iowa's election administration rules. It requires immediate notification to the state commissioner when investigations into election misconduct occur, adds criteria for canceling incomplete voter registrations after 90 days, and revises recount procedures for public measures (setting specific vote-difference thresholds and requiring petitions signed by eligible voters). The bill also mandates tamper-evident seals on all election equipment, updates voting system testing standards to align with federal requirements, and clarifies deadlines for filing election objections. These changes primarily affect county election officials, voters, and election equipment vendors by modifying election conduct, security, and verification processes.

signed · Iowa · House May 2, 2026

HF 2523: A bill for an act establishing the right of a parent or guardian of a minor child to consent to and authorize certain medical services over the minor child’s objection.

HF 2523 allows parents or legal guardians to seek substance use or mental health treatment for minors (under 18) without court involvement. It protects confidentiality by prohibiting disclosure of a minor’s treatment to law enforcement or others without consent, and ensures minors can consent to treatment themselves in some cases. The bill amends Iowa law to clarify that facilities must admit minors for treatment when parents/guardians apply, with referral options if denied. This directly affects minors needing treatment and their families, streamlining access while safeguarding privacy. The bill is currently under review by the Health and Human Services Subcommittee.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Iowa · Senate May 2, 2026

SF 2417: A bill for an act establishing requirements and guidelines for conversational AI services, and providing civil penalties, and including applicability provisions.

Iowa's SF 2417 establishes rules for conversational AI services - like chatbots that simulate human interaction - to protect users, especially minors. It requires operators to clearly disclose when users interact with AI (not humans), prevent harmful content (such as sexually explicit material or false romantic interactions), and provide privacy tools for minors and their parents. The law also mandates suicide crisis response protocols and bans AI from misleadingly claiming to offer professional mental health services. Violations can result in civil penalties up to $500,000 per operator, enforced by the Attorney General, with the law taking effect July 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Technology

passed both · Iowa · Senate May 2, 2026

SF 2263: A bill for an act relating to the carrying, transportation, and possession of weapons, and including effective date provisions.

This bill modifies Iowa's gun laws in three key areas. It allows concealed firearms in locked vehicles within publicly accessible parking lots (like those at government buildings) when unoccupied, with exceptions for National Guard facilities. It explicitly prohibits rules that would ban firearms in vehicles transporting foster children. Additionally, it creates "weapons free zones" around schools and public parks, imposing double fines for firearm offenses within these areas (excluding designated hunting zones). The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

died · Iowa · House May 2, 2026

HF 2071: A bill for an act modifying the sales or use tax refund for biodiesel production.

HF 2071 increases Iowa's tax refund for biodiesel producers from 4 cents to 5 cents per gallon. The refund amount is calculated by multiplying this new rate by the total gallons of biodiesel produced quarterly within the state. The bill also extends the program's expiration date from January 1, 2028, to January 1, 2031. This directly affects Iowa-based biodiesel producers by increasing their quarterly tax refund.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

died · Iowa · Senate May 2, 2026

SF 2167: A bill for an act relating to human trafficking prevention training for persons applying for certain commercial driver’s licenses.

SF 2167 requires all applicants for Class A, B, or C commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) in Iowa to certify they’ve completed approved human trafficking prevention training as part of their driver’s education course. Driving schools offering such courses must include at least 30 minutes of English-only training on recognizing, preventing, and reporting human trafficking. The Iowa Department of Transportation must approve these training materials with education departments, make them publicly available, and update them every three years to reflect current trafficking trends. The bill directly affects CDL applicants and driving schools, with no cost or additional burden specified beyond the training requirement.

died · Iowa · House May 2, 2026

HF 458: A bill for an act establishing a grant program for a nonprofit organization providing sexual assault forensic examination centers.

HF 458 establishes a state grant program within Iowa's Department of Justice to fund nonprofit organizations operating sexual assault forensic examination centers. Eligible nonprofits must be state-incorporated, employ sexual assault nurse examiners, maintain dedicated treatment facilities for survivors, and prioritize sexual assault care as their primary mission. The program requires grantees to provide medical forensic services to all survivors - including adults, children, rural residents, and people with disabilities - and conduct mandatory trainings for medical staff, law enforcement, prosecutors, and the public on sexual assault services and prevention. Grantees must submit annual reports on services delivered but may seek additional funding from other sources, with the contract structured as general reimbursement for operating costs.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

died · Iowa · House May 2, 2026

HF 729: A bill for an act relating to a railway tracks overpass and underpass fund, and making appropriations.

HF 729 creates a dedicated state fund managed by Iowa's Department of Transportation (DOT) to provide grants for constructing highway overpasses and underpasses over railway tracks. This fund directly assists cities and counties by covering construction costs, addressing a gap where counties lack similar support for secondary roads compared to cities under current law. The bill specifies that moneys in the fund - funded through state appropriations - will be distributed as grants, with interest credited to the fund and no annual budget reversion. It aims to streamline safety improvements by removing the need for local governments to cover full construction expenses upfront. The bill focuses on concrete policy changes to support infrastructure projects at rail crossings.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation