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in committee · Iowa · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SF 2165: A bill for an act adopting a state dictionary.

SF 2165 adopts the Oxford English Dictionary as Iowa's official state dictionary for use in state government documents. It specifically excludes tourism, commerce, public health, language education, and official communications by state government members or legislators from this adoption. This is a procedural bill with no direct impact on public policy or services, as it only designates a reference standard for state government use. The bill is currently in committee review after introduction in January 2026.
Doug Campbell (R)
in committee · Iowa · House Feb 3, 2026

HF 2176: A bill for an act relating to operating a motor vehicle at excessive speeds, providing penalties, and making penalties applicable.

HF 2176 amends Iowa law to address speeding at 100 miles per hour or more. It requires immediate driver's license suspension (without a preliminary hearing) upon conviction for exceeding 100 mph, replaces the current 30-day notice requirement. The bill defines operating a vehicle at 100+ mph as reckless driving and increases penalties to a $500 base fine plus $5 for each mile per hour over the limit, with courts requiring in-person appearances for these violations. This directly affects drivers convicted of such high-speed offenses, imposing stricter license, fine, and court procedures compared to lower-speed violations.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill increases penalties for excessive speeding, enhancing road safety - a core transportation safety measure.90% confidence
Josh Meggers (R)
in committee · Iowa · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SF 2158: A bill for an act relating to the inspection of compounding pharmacies, and making penalties applicable.

This bill requires Iowa pharmacy inspectors to follow a three-step process when nonsterile compounding pharmacies violate U.S. Pharmacopeia standards. First, inspectors must notify the pharmacist in charge of the violation. If uncorrected after 30-90 days, inspectors must provide detailed correction instructions; if still uncorrected after another 30-90 days, mandatory education is required. The bill allows a single $500 fine (adjusted for inflation annually) for repeated failures to correct violations, but prohibits additional fines or remedies. It directly affects pharmacies compounding nonsterile medications and their pharmacists in charge, with all inspection records kept confidential.
Doug Campbell (R)
in committee · Iowa · House Feb 3, 2026

HF 96: A bill for an act establishing the advanced dyslexia specialist endorsement competitive scholar program within the college student aid commission and making appropriations.

HF 96 establishes a tuition reimbursement program for Iowa teachers pursuing an advanced dyslexia specialist certification. It provides up to 75% of tuition costs (capped at two years) to teachers working in Iowa schools or area education agencies who are obtaining this specialized certification. The program, funded with $335,000 for fiscal year 2025-2026, requires annual applications and verification of current teaching status. Teachers must apply each year and complete the certification process to receive payments, with the first payment after year one and the second after year two. The College Student Aid Commission administers the program and reports annually on participation and outcomes.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $335,000 from state budget for teacher dyslexia specialist program, directly funding an educational initiative through appropriations.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill funds tuition for teachers pursuing dyslexia specialist certification ($335k appropriation), directly supporting educator professional development and addressing student learning needs in K-12 education.95% confidence
Chad Ingels (R)
in committee · Iowa · House Feb 3, 2026

HF 781: A bill for an act relating to the elimination of the exemption of gaming floors from the prohibitions of the smokefree air Act.

HF 781 removes an existing exception that allowed smoking on gaming floors at licensed gambling venues in Iowa, including racetracks, casinos, and excursion boats. The bill eliminates the specific exemption in the Smokefree Air Act (Code chapter 142D), meaning the full smoking ban now applies to the entire premises of these venues. This change directly affects all gambling facilities licensed under Chapter 99F, requiring them to enforce smokefree policies throughout their buildings. The bill amends the statute by striking the exemption language, making the smoking prohibition comprehensive for these locations.
in committee · Iowa · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SSB 3088: A bill for an act relating to criminal investigation, including the extension of DNA submission requirements to persons arrested for a felony or aggravated misdemeanor, and making appropriations to support the investigation of cold cases.

This bill requires individuals arrested for felony or aggravated misdemeanor crimes to submit DNA samples for profiling, expanding current law that only applied to convicted individuals. It also establishes a process allowing people to request removal of their DNA from the database if their case was dismissed, charges were dropped, or no charges were filed within one year of arrest. Additionally, the bill allocates $600,000 annually starting July 2026 from the general fund to support the investigation and prosecution of cold cases.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands DNA collection for investigations with removal process for dismissed cases, allocates funds for cold cases - strengthens investigative capacity while protecting civil rights.85% confidence
in committee · Iowa · House Jan 30, 2026

HSB 576: A bill for an act relating to parties responsible for the confidentiality of information of participants in the address confidentiality program.

This bill (HSB 576) requires both county assessors and recorders to redact participants' names from publicly accessible electronic documents on internet sites when requested by individuals in Iowa's Address Confidentiality Program. It mandates that recorders establish and maintain a process for handling such requests and prohibits charging fees for this service. The bill updates current law, which previously only required assessors to perform this redaction. It directly affects program participants seeking to keep their addresses private for safety reasons.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates redaction of personal data from public digital records to protect confidentiality, directly advancing data privacy in technology contexts.92% confidence
in committee · Iowa · House Jan 30, 2026

HF 2217: A bill for an act relating to radon testing in schools, including responsibilities of nonpublic schools, applicability to charter and innovation zone schools, establishing a school testing and mitigation of radon grant program within the department of education, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.

HF 2217 requires all public school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools in Iowa to test for radon gas in school buildings at least once by July 2027 and every five years thereafter, with testing limited to October-March. It creates a state grant program within the Department of Education to help schools cover the costs of radon testing and mitigation, using funds that remain available year-to-year rather than reverting to the general fund. Schools must follow specific testing protocols and address elevated radon levels (4 picocuries per liter or higher) by conducting follow-up tests or developing mitigation plans. The bill also mandates that testing results be published online and reported to health officials, with grants intended to supplement, not replace, existing school funding for radon-related work.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates state grant program within DOE for radon testing costs, using year-to-year funds to fund school safety program, directly advancing public service funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates grant program within Dept. of Education to fund radon testing/mitigation in schools, improving school infrastructure safety for students and staff.95% confidence
Ross Wilburn (D) Angel Ramirez (D) Lindsay James (D) Ken Croken (D) Elinor Levin (D)
in committee · Iowa · House Jan 30, 2026

HF 2235: A bill for an act requiring the board of educational examiners to establish authorizations for instruction related to fine arts.

HF 2235 requires Iowa's Board of Educational Examiners to create specific certification standards for teachers instructing fine arts in public schools. The bill directly affects K-12 schools serving prekindergarten through grade twelve, mandating that art, music, and choir instructors meet these new authorization requirements. Key provisions include the Board adopting rules under Chapter 17A to establish these standards for fine arts instruction. The bill focuses on ensuring qualified educators in these subject areas, without changing existing teacher certification processes for other subjects.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates certification standards for fine arts teachers, ensuring qualified educators in K-12 arts programs, directly strengthening teacher qualifications and curriculum standards.90% confidence
Matt Rinker (R)
in committee · Iowa · House Jan 30, 2026

HF 2225: A bill for an act creating a new graduate nonresident tuition tax credit available against the individual income tax, and including retroactive applicability provisions.

HF 2225 creates a tax credit for Iowa residents who paid nonresident tuition at state universities and later work in the state as health care professionals, teachers, licensed veterinarians, or professional engineers. The credit equals 100% of the difference between the nonresident and resident tuition rates they paid during their studies, available within three years of graduation while employed in Iowa. Unused credit can be carried forward for up to five years to offset future income tax, but it is not refundable and does not apply to nonresidents. The bill requires the Board of Regents to publish historical tuition rates online and applies retroactively to tax years starting January 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 100% tuition difference tax credit for eligible Iowa professionals, reducing their income tax liability and incentivizing retention in key public sectors. Direct tax relief measure.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationTargets teachers as eligible for tuition tax credit, incentivizing retention in Iowa education sector through financial relief.95% confidence
Jason Gearhart (R) Ryan Weldon (R) Mike Vondran (R) Jennifer Smith (R) Devon Wood (R)
in committee · Iowa · House Jan 30, 2026

HF 2219: A bill for an act requiring postadoption interviews of adoptive parents and adopted persons by the department of health and human services, and including applicability provisions.

HF 2219 requires Iowa's Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct interviews with adoptive parents and adopted children 18-36 months after an adoption is finalized. The interviews must include separate face-to-face meetings (one with the parent and one with the child alone) and assess the child’s living conditions to ensure well-being. This applies only to adoptions with final court decrees issued on or after the bill’s effective date. The law mandates these checks to monitor the child’s adjustment in their new home environment.
Angel Ramirez (D) Ken Croken (D) Mary Madison (D) Monica Kurth (D)
in committee · Iowa · House Jan 30, 2026

HF 2233: A bill for an act relating to facial coverings worn by peace officers and providing penalties.

This Iowa bill prohibits peace officers (including state troopers, city/county police, and federal/state agency officers) from wearing opaque facial coverings like balaclavas or tactical masks during duty, except for clear face shields, medical masks, motorcycle helmets, or safety gear. Violating this would be a serious misdemeanor (up to 1 year in jail or $2,560 fine). Crucially, if an officer commits misconduct (e.g., false arrest) while wearing a prohibited covering, they lose legal immunity and could face $10,000+ in damages. The bill specifically defines "facial covering" to exclude items used for medical protection, safety, or operational needs.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires identifiable officers during duty; removes immunity for misconduct while wearing prohibited coverings, enhancing police accountability.95% confidence
Angel Ramirez (D) Ken Croken (D) Mary Madison (D) Monica Kurth (D) Jerome Amos (D)
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