Iowa Bills

died · Iowa · House Apr 9, 2026

HF 2188: A bill for an act relating to real estate transfer tax, including declarations of value.

HF 2188 requires sellers, buyers, or their agents to submit a signed "declaration of value" with property transfer documents (like deeds) when recording in Iowa counties. This applies to most real estate transfers but exempts specific cases, including corporate mergers, family entity transfers without payment, and trust asset distributions to beneficiaries. The bill clarifies that counties must collect this declaration when paying transfer taxes, as outlined in existing tax code sections. It directly affects property sellers, buyers, and county recorders handling real estate transactions.

died · Iowa · House Apr 9, 2026

HF 2028: A bill for an act relating to establishing a reciprocal tax agreement study by the department of revenue, and including effective date provisions.

HF 2028 directs Iowa's Department of Revenue to study whether a reciprocal tax agreement with Wisconsin is feasible. Such an agreement would prevent double taxation for residents working across state lines - meaning Iowa workers in Wisconsin would pay tax only to Iowa, and Wisconsin workers in Iowa would pay tax only to Wisconsin. The study must be completed by December 1, 2026, with findings reported to the legislature. If deemed feasible and mutually beneficial, Iowa would draft a formal agreement for legislative approval. This bill directly affects Iowa and Wisconsin residents who commute across the border for work.

signed · Iowa · House Apr 9, 2026

HF 2232: A bill for an act relating to life insurance, permissible third parties, and financial exploitation of eligible adults.

HF 2232 creates a framework to protect "eligible adults" (vulnerable adults) from financial exploitation through life insurance and financial transactions. It allows insurance companies, brokers, or qualified individuals to delay disbursements (like withdrawals or policy changes) for up to 55 business days if they reasonably suspect exploitation, after conducting an internal review. The bill requires written notification to authorized parties within 7 days of a delay and mandates reporting to the commissioner, while providing legal immunity for good-faith disclosures. It also defines key terms like "financial exploitation" and establishes "permissible third parties" (e.g., designated contacts) for notifications, without requiring insurers to seek contact information from the adult. This bill directly affects life insurance providers, financial institutions, and vulnerable adults in Iowa.

signed · Iowa · House Apr 9, 2026

HF 2215: A bill for an act relating to natural resources, including office locations of the director of natural resources, state park user fee pilot programs, the delegation of powers and duties concerning state preserves, and age requirements for hunting deer with pistols or revolvers.

HF 2215 amends Iowa's natural resources laws, primarily affecting the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), state preserves, and hunters. It allows the DNR director to maintain an office near, rather than at, the state capitol; transfers all DNR preserve management powers to the natural resource commission; and updates hunting rules for deer with pistols or revolvers. Specifically, it permits 18- to 20-year-olds to hunt deer with pistols only when accompanied by a licensed adult (21+), with parental/guardian consent, and prohibits hunting with non-compliant firearms. The bill also removes references to expired state park user fee pilot programs.

passed both · Iowa · House Apr 9, 2026

HF 524: A bill for an act relating to the regulation of tanning facilities, and making penalties applicable.

HF 524 restricts minors' access to tanning devices in Iowa by requiring tanning facilities to obtain written parental consent for anyone under 18. The consent must include a specific health warning about increased melanoma risk from UV radiation, especially at a young age. This written permission remains valid for future visits but can be revoked anytime by the parent or guardian. The bill directly affects minors seeking tanning services and their parents, adding a regulatory requirement to protect young users from known health risks.

died · Iowa · House Apr 9, 2026

HF 601: A bill for an act relating to fees for wire transmissions, and related income tax credits.

HF 601 requires money transfer businesses (licensees) to collect a $5 fee for each wire transfer of $500 or less, plus 2% of any amount over $500. The collected fees must be sent quarterly to Iowa's Department of Revenue, which then forwards all funds to the Office to Combat Human Trafficking. Customers who file individual income tax returns with a valid Social Security or tax ID number can claim a tax credit equal to the fees they paid during the year. Money transfer businesses must post notices informing customers about this tax credit opportunity. The bill directly affects money transfer service providers and their customers using wire transfers within Iowa.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Iowa · House Apr 9, 2026

HF 1047: A bill for an act relating to prison infrastructure.

This bill establishes a new prison construction account within the Iowa prison infrastructure fund. Starting in fiscal year 2025, once bonds for the Iowa State Penitentiary are paid off, an equivalent amount will be deposited annually into this new account. These funds can then be appropriated by the General Assembly for building new prisons or replacing infrastructure at existing correctional facilities. Additionally, the bill mandates annual infrastructure project reports from the Department of Corrections and creates a legislative study committee to examine future prison capacity needs.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

signed · Iowa · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SF 572: A bill for an act prohibiting the licensure of certain entities of the People’s Republic of China, the Russian Federation, and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to establish, conduct, or maintain a hospital or health care facility.

This bill prohibits Iowa from issuing or renewing licenses for hospitals or health care facilities operated by entities from China, Russia, or North Korea. Specifically, it blocks licenses for government-owned entities from those countries, businesses where a majority is owned by such entities, or individuals who are citizens of those nations. The law applies to both hospitals (under Section 135B.3) and broader health care facilities (under Section 135C.6). It directly affects foreign government-linked businesses seeking to operate health care services in Iowa, with no exemptions for existing facilities. The policy change is limited to licensure requirements, not banning current operations.

passed · Iowa · House Apr 8, 2026

HR 114: A resolution honoring the Iowans who were killed in or survived the attack on the USS Indianapolis on July 30, 1945.

HR 114 is a resolution that formally honors the 30 Iowans who died and the four Iowans who survived the sinking of the USS Indianapolis on July 30, 1945. The bill recognizes the service of these individuals and the ship, which delivered atomic bomb components to Tinian before being torpedoed by a Japanese submarine. This measure does not change any laws or policies but serves as a symbolic tribute to the men who served from Iowa.

Topics ✓ Veterans

died · Iowa · House Apr 8, 2026

HF 2744: A bill for an act concerning administrative rules relating to the uniform rules on agency procedure and including effective date provisions.

This bill updates Iowa's administrative rules by removing outdated regulations that overlap with new uniform rules on agency procedure, which take effect on July 1, 2026. It affects multiple state agencies by rescinding specific administrative codes related to rulemaking, petitions, and other procedural matters, while ensuring those rules remain valid for cases already in progress before the deadline. The legislation also allows agencies to create emergency rules for immediate compliance with legal obligations or urgent needs, provided they explain their reasoning and publish the rules within a set timeframe. These changes streamline how state agencies handle administrative procedures while maintaining continuity for ongoing legal proceedings.

passed · Iowa · House Apr 8, 2026

HF 2742: A bill for an act relating to reports on major maintenance projects for state infrastructure.

This bill requires state agencies to submit regular reports to the General Assembly detailing future major maintenance projects for state infrastructure. It directly affects the Department of Administrative Services, Department of Management, and the State Board of Regents by mandating they list upcoming projects for state buildings, facilities, and information technology systems. The reports must include project titles, priority categories such as safety risks or ADA compliance, estimated immediacy, responsible agencies, and funding requests, with submissions due by January 1, 2027, and biannually thereafter. This legislation formalizes existing reporting practices into law, ensuring the legislature receives consistent information about infrastructure maintenance needs and associated costs.

died · Iowa · House Apr 8, 2026

HF 2636: A bill for an act relating to the ability of property owners to protest proposed changes in zoning districts.

This bill (HF 2636) changes Iowa's zoning rules to make it harder for cities to change land use districts. It requires property owners within 200 feet of a proposed change to collectively sign a written protest representing 20% of the affected property's area before a public hearing. If such a protest is filed, the city council must then vote by a two-thirds majority (instead of three-fourths) to approve the zoning change. The bill directly affects nearby property owners who can block changes and city councils that must follow the new voting threshold. It aims to give more local property owners influence over zoning decisions.

Topics ✗ Housing

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