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passed · Iowa · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SR 105: A resolution amending Senate rules for the Ninety-first General Assembly.

SR 105 is a procedural resolution amending Senate rules for the Ninety-first General Assembly, affecting only the Senate's internal operations and members. It clarifies that "senate resolutions" cover specific non-legislative matters like anniversaries or recognition (Rule 30), requires subcommittee chairs to notify committee chairs 24 hours before voting (Rule 39), and restricts access to the Senate chamber to current members/staff (with limited access for former senators during debates, per Rule 45). The resolution also updates procedures for referring bills (Rule 52) and handling delegations/visitors (Rule 56). As a procedural rule change, it does not create new laws or affect the public.

passed · Iowa · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SF 319: A bill for an act relating to certain cost controls for health care services.

SF 319, titled "The Patient’s Right to Save Act," requires health care providers to disclose the discounted cash price for each specific service they accept as payment. Providers must share this price in advance, including any variations based on timing, location, or patient income, and inform patients that cash payments may not be cheaper than insurance-negotiated rates. The bill mandates annual reviews of these prices and requires clear communication about cash payment options to both insured and uninsured patients before services are provided. It directly affects health care providers who accept cash payments, aiming to increase price transparency for consumers.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Iowa · House Feb 3, 2026

HF 1017: A bill for an act relating to the applicability of actions of certain international organizations.

HF 1017 declares that rules, regulations, fees, taxes, policies, or mandates from the United Nations, its agencies, or the World Economic Forum are not binding on the state of Iowa. The bill prohibits all state and local governmental entities in Iowa, including agencies and political subdivisions, from enforcing or implementing these international actions. It further requires the Attorney General to initiate legal actions, such as seeking injunctions, to prevent any violations of this prohibition.

passed · Iowa · Senate Jan 29, 2026

SF 384: A bill for an act relating to notices required for the closure of railway crossings for repairs or upgrades, and providing penalties.

SF 384 requires railway companies to provide local governments with at least 30 days' notice before closing a railway crossing for repairs or upgrades, unless the closure is unexpected or an emergency. The notice must include an estimated completion date, and companies must update the government if the work extends beyond that date. This applies to all railway corporations operating in Iowa and directly affects local governments managing crossings. Violations carry a $100 penalty, aligning with existing fines for similar violations under current law.

Topics ✓ Transportation

passed · Iowa · House Jan 25, 2026

HF 985: A bill for an act relating to services provided by the secretary of state, providing fees, and making appropriations.

HF 985 modifies how the Iowa Secretary of State collects fees for services. It allows the Secretary to set additional fees (capped at $2 million annually starting July 2025) for services like document copies, with all such fees deposited into the Business Services Modernization Fund. This fund must be used to modernize the Secretary’s technology and business operations by June 30, 2026. The bill also updates expedited filing surcharges (e.g., $250 for 1-hour service) and specifies that these fees go to the Business Administration Fund for administering business entity regulations. It directly affects businesses filing documents with the Secretary’s office and the office itself, as it changes fee structures and fund usage.

Topics ✓ Technology

passed · Iowa · House Jan 22, 2026

HF 986: A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the department of insurance and financial services, the utilities commission, and the department of transportation, including financial literacy and exploitation, tax confidentiality, health insurance rates, health savings accounts, insurer withdrawals, property insurance, service contracts, the Iowa individual health benefit reinsurance association, and the Iowa cemetery Act, motor vehicle financial liability coverage, and including penalties and effective date provisions.

HF 986 establishes new funds and initiatives to enhance financial literacy and prevent financial exploitation for the public. It creates a Financial Literacy and Investor Education Fund and a Financial Exploitation Prevention Fund, which are partially funded by reallocating a portion of agent registration fees. The bill also establishes a Senior Health Insurance Information Program Fund to provide educational materials on health insurance for older Iowans. These provisions aim to educate Iowans on financial topics and assist potential victims of financial exploitation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

passed · Iowa · House Jan 21, 2026

HF 995: A bill for an act relating to the issuance of a medical cannabidiol registration card to a person who is not a resident of Iowa.

House File 995 amends Iowa's medical cannabidiol laws. This bill removes the current requirement that an individual must be a resident of Iowa to receive a medical cannabidiol registration card. It achieves this by striking specific code sections that mandate Iowa residency and by removing the word "Iowa" from references to a patient's residence address when applying for the card. As a result, non-residents of Iowa would become eligible to obtain a medical cannabidiol registration card in the state.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Iowa · Senate Jan 20, 2026

SF 62: A bill for an act relating to railway special agents.

This bill (SF 62) clarifies the role of railway special agents employed by railroads in Iowa. It requires these agents - appointed by the Public Safety Commissioner but not paid by the state - to cooperate with city, county, and state police when investigating crimes or train crashes involving Iowa residents or property. The bill defines "railroad corporation" to align with an existing state code (section 327D.2). It does not create new funding or penalties but sets a standard for collaboration between railroad security personnel and local law enforcement.

passed · Iowa · Senate Jan 15, 2026

SR 101: A resolution honoring Staff Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard, Staff Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, and their families.

This resolution honors Staff Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard and Staff Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, Iowa National Guard members killed in action during a December 2025 attack in Syria. It recognizes their military service, posthumous promotions, and sacrifices, while also acknowledging three wounded Iowa Guard soldiers from the same incident. The resolution directs that a copy be sent to the families of the two fallen soldiers as a formal tribute. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy or legal effect but serves to memorialize their service.

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed · Iowa · House Jan 15, 2026

HR 101: A resolution honoring Staff Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard, Staff Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, and their families.

This resolution honors Staff Sergeants William Nathaniel Howard and Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, Iowa National Guard members killed in action during a December 13, 2025, enemy attack in Palmyra, Syria. It recognizes their service, sacrifice, and posthumous promotions to staff sergeant, while also acknowledging three wounded Iowa National Guard soldiers from the same incident. The resolution formally expresses the House of Representatives' respect for their lives and sacrifice, and directs copies to be sent to their families as a gesture of recognition. This is a commemorative resolution with no policy or funding changes, solely intended to honor the fallen service members and their families.

passed · Iowa · House Jan 15, 2026

HF 1015: A bill for an act prohibiting counties from charging a fee to operate a registered all-terrain vehicle or off-road utility vehicle on secondary roads.

House File 1015 prohibits counties from charging a fee to individuals operating registered all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) or off-road utility vehicles (UTVs) on secondary roads within their jurisdiction. This bill amends current law to prevent counties from imposing such fees for the use of these vehicles. It ensures that owners of registered ATVs and UTVs can operate their vehicles on designated secondary roads without incurring additional county charges.

passed · Iowa · House Jan 13, 2026

HCR 102: A concurrent resolution providing for a joint convention for the Condition of the Judiciary Address.

HCR 102 is a procedural resolution scheduling a joint convention for the 2026 Iowa General Assembly session. It directs the House and Senate to convene together on January 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to hear Chief Justice Susan Christensen present the annual "Condition of the Judiciary Address" as required by Iowa Code section 602.1207. This resolution does not create new law but sets the meeting for the Chief Justice to report on the judicial branch's status and recommend actions. It directly affects the legislative process and the judicial branch by establishing a formal forum for this required annual update.