HF 2383 creates a program to help certified nurse aides transition into health care facility inspector roles. It requires the state department to establish continuing education for dual certification as both a nurse aide and inspector, and funds a grant program offering up to $2,000 per applicant to cover training costs based on their experience and training needs. The bill also mandates community colleges to develop a 30-40 hour certificate program on inspection processes, abuse prevention, and incident reporting, designed to complement nursing assistant training. These provisions aim to expand the pool of qualified inspectors while providing structured pathways for current nurse aides to advance their careers.
HF 2376 appropriates $2 million from the general fund for the fiscal year 2026-2027 to expand Iowa's Return to Community program, which helps individuals transition from institutional care to community living. It requires the Department of Health and Human Services to report on the program's outcomes by December 31, 2027. The bill also increases reimbursement rates by 5% for adult day care services under home and community-based services waivers, while maintaining other existing reimbursement rates for medical assistance and social services. This directly affects providers of community-based care and participants in the Return to Community program.
HF 2381 requires all Iowa public school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to grant coaches with authorization a paid leave of absence for professional development. The bill mandates that schools provide at least two days of leave per school year for coaches to attend training programs or conferences, without any loss of seniority, pay, benefits (including health insurance), vacation time, or other employment protections. This directly affects school employees holding coaching authorizations who need to participate in required professional training. The law ensures coaches can attend development opportunities without financial or career penalties, aligning with existing leave requirements for school districts.
HF 2004 allows students enrolled in nonpublic schools to participate in public school extracurricular activities like sports, theater, show choir, and band under specific conditions. Nonpublic school students must live within the public school district or a contiguous district, and the activity cannot have been offered by their nonpublic school in the past two years or be covered by another existing agreement. Public school districts may charge nonpublic students the same fee as public students for participation, and these students must follow the public school's conduct rules. The bill ensures nonpublic students meet the same eligibility requirements as public school students for these activities.
SF 2028 prohibits individuals currently listed on a sex offender registry from becoming certified firefighters or serving as noncertified or volunteer firefighters in Iowa. The bill requires the Department of Public Safety to revise certification rules by January 1, 2027, to implement this restriction for anyone convicted of an adult crime mandating sex offender registration. It directly affects individuals with active sex offender registry status who seek firefighting roles. The law aims to prevent such individuals from working in firefighting positions, whether certified or volunteer, through updated state certification rules.
This bill allows public school district employees and elected officials to enroll in Iowa's state health insurance plan, matching the premium rates paid by state employees. School districts must apply for coverage and pay monthly premiums plus administrative fees, deposited into a dedicated trust fund for the program. Unpaid premiums incur interest, and the state may withhold district funding until payments are made. Annual reports on enrollment, costs, and program impact are required. The bill takes effect July 1, 2027.
This bill updates Iowa's rules for handling abandoned vehicles on public and private property. It requires police or hired private entities to send written notice to owners and lienholders (people with loans on the vehicle) within 20 days of taking custody, giving them 20 days to reclaim the vehicle by paying towing, storage, and notice costs. Private entities can charge for services only during the first 24 hours; after that, they must send notice before accruing more fees. Proceeds from vehicle sales must first cover costs, then go to lienholders, then owners, with remaining funds going to road maintenance funds. It directly affects vehicle owners, lienholders, towing companies, and local police departments.
This bill requires Iowa's state board of regents to direct all public universities and colleges under its control to adopt policies banning official land acknowledgments by the institutions or their departments. It directly affects regents institutions (like public universities) by prohibiting their use of land acknowledgments in official communications or actions. The bill explicitly exempts classroom discussions, academic research, and personal statements made by individuals not speaking on behalf of the institution. It does not restrict land acknowledgments in teaching or research settings, only in official institutional capacity.
This bill establishes Iowa's first statewide licensing and oversight system for medical spas, directly affecting businesses offering non-medical wellness services like Botox, laser hair removal, and IV vitamin therapies. It requires all medical spas to obtain a license from the Board of Medicine, maintain public online records of locations and staff, and report serious adverse events (such as complications from treatments) within five business days. The bill also mandates proper storage of prescription drugs, prohibits deceptive marketing claims about treatments, and authorizes fines of up to $500 per violation for unlicensed operations or failure to comply with inspections. These provisions aim to standardize safety and transparency for wellness service providers operating under current regulatory gaps.
This bill allows manufacturers of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) - defined as vehicles powered solely by batteries without combustion engines - to operate their own dealerships for their own vehicles. It permits these manufacturers to own, operate, or control up to five dealerships and manage related services like financing, maintenance, or leasing for their BEVs. However, it does not apply if the manufacturer or a related entity (e.g., through shared ownership) previously had a franchise agreement with a dealer in Iowa. The change modifies Iowa’s existing law, which generally prohibits vehicle manufacturers from being licensed as dealers, specifically for BEVs to address unique market dynamics.
HF 2123 prohibits state entities, including school districts, from establishing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices or providing trainings about "specific defined concepts" in curricula. If a violation occurs, the bill mandates termination of the violating employee’s employment and, if a supervisor knew of the violation and failed to act, their termination too. It also requires revocation of professional licenses for affected employees and imposes civil penalties on the entity (ranging from $50,000 to $100,000 based on budget size) payable to the state general fund. The law allows students, alumni, or employees to sue school districts for violations, with enforcement handled by the attorney general or private parties.
SSB 3077 updates Iowa's licensing procedures for professionals, primarily affecting licensed electricians, other licensed workers, and their regulatory boards. It requires all licensing fees to be deposited into a specific "licensing and regulation fund" (Sec. 10), creates an "inactive master electrician license" option with defined renewal pathways (Sec. 11), and revises continuing education requirements for license renewal (Sec. 13). The bill also standardizes board meeting rules, quorum requirements, and prohibits directors from serving as board chairpersons (Sec. 2, 4, 7). These changes streamline administrative processes for state licensing boards and professionals seeking to maintain or reactivate licenses.
