HF 2352 increases Iowa's minimum required auto insurance coverage for motor vehicle financial responsibility. It raises the limits to $50,000 for bodily injury or death of one person per accident, $100,000 for two or more people, and $50,000 for property damage. This applies to all drivers required to prove financial responsibility under Iowa law, including those leasing vehicles (under Chapter 321F) and rideshare drivers when not actively transporting passengers (under Chapter 321N). The bill updates statutory references to reflect these higher coverage amounts without changing other policy requirements.
HF 2338 prohibits Iowa public school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools from offering any program, curriculum, test, survey, questionnaire, promotion, or instruction about gender theory or sexual orientation to students in grades seven through twelve. This bill extends an existing ban (previously limited to kindergarten through grade six) to cover all middle and high school grades. The law requires schools to comply with this restriction when developing human growth and development courses, including those covering topics like sexuality and sexually transmitted diseases. It amends multiple sections of Iowa code to enforce this prohibition uniformly across all covered school types.
HF 2324 prohibits Iowa school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools from entering agreements with public libraries that let students use school-issued ID cards to access library materials. It also bans these schools from allowing mobile libraries (vehicles owned/operated by public libraries that transport books) to host events on school property where students can check out books. The bill defines "public library" as city-established libraries or library districts, and "mobile library" as a vehicle used to transport educational materials. These restrictions apply directly to all K-12 schools in Iowa seeking to collaborate with public libraries or host mobile library services. The law aims to prevent specific types of partnerships between schools and public libraries.
HF 2339, the "Admissions Reform Act," requires Iowa's regents universities to accept the Classic Learning Test as an additional standardized test option (alongside ACT/SAT) for calculating the Regent Admission Index (RAI) starting in the 2026-2027 academic year. It also mandates that for students not meeting RAI criteria, universities must consider only "merit and likelihood of employment in Iowa after graduation" when making admission decisions, with a policy deadline of December 31, 2026. The bill directly affects prospective students applying to Iowa's public universities and the admission policies of those institutions. The RAI currently combines ACT/SAT scores, high school GPA, and core course completion to predict student success. This bill changes admission factors for non-RAI applicants and expands test options within the existing RAI framework.
This resolution (HR 105) urges Congress to support the Major Richard Star Act, which would remove a rule affecting medically retired veterans. Specifically, it targets veterans with less than 20 years of service and a disability rating under 50%, who currently lose $1 in retirement pay for every $1 in disability benefits they receive. The resolution does not change law itself but calls for Congress to back legislation that would allow these veterans - estimated at 50,000 - to receive full retirement pay and VA disability benefits simultaneously. The bill text notes this rule costs veterans an average of $1,900 monthly in reduced benefits.
This resolution symbolically honors Easterseals Iowa for its 100 years of service supporting Iowans with disabilities, recognizing its mission since 1926 to foster inclusion and community. It designates January 20, 2026, as "Easterseals Iowa Centennial Celebration Day" to commemorate the organization's history and impact. The resolution has no binding effect but formally acknowledges Easterseals Iowa's role in providing advocacy, programs, and resources for people with disabilities across Iowa.
HF 2243 requires Iowa's State Board of Regents to submit a report by November 2026 to the governor and legislature on creating a performance-based funding model for the state's public universities. The report must detail how funding could be tied to specific student outcomes, including graduation rates, degrees in high-demand fields, post-graduation employment and income, and whether graduates remain in Iowa. This bill directly affects Iowa's public universities governed by the State Board of Regents. The model would use these five measurable factors to guide potential funding decisions, though the bill itself does not implement the funding changes - only mandates the report.
HF 2241 (Iowa) requires public universities governed by the state board of regents to cover 10% of the amount owed when a student defaults on an educational loan used for tuition during their enrollment. This applies specifically to loans taken out on or after July 1, 2026, and directly affects borrowers who default on these student loans. The bill establishes that the institution’s 10% liability offsets the borrower’s debt under the same terms, unless the institution negotiates different terms. It does not change the borrower’s primary responsibility for the remaining 90% of the debt.
HF 2203 requires schools, food establishments, carnivals, recreational camps, youth sports facilities, and sports arenas to maintain a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors (like EpiPens) for emergencies. Facilities must obtain a prescription from a healthcare professional, store the auto-injectors securely, and replace them after use or expiration. Trained staff can administer the auto-injectors to anyone showing signs of a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) in good faith, with legal protection from liability for those actions. The bill also sets standards for staff training, storage, and replacement to ensure quick access during emergencies.
HF 2181 updates Iowa's telecommunications regulations to specifically address services for incarcerated persons and simplifies electric transmission franchise applications. The bill narrows the definition of "alternative operator services" to apply only to calls made by inmates from correctional facilities, requiring these services to have tariffs approved by the Utilities Commission and prohibiting regulated phone companies from handling billing without confirmation of tariff approval. It also removes the requirement for a signed, sealed form when applying for electric transmission line franchises, though applicants must still provide details like the project description and terms to the commission. These changes directly affect correctional facilities, inmate calling service providers, and rate-regulated utilities handling billing.
HR 102 is a ceremonial resolution congratulating Amanda Ostrem for serving as the 2025 Iowa Pork Queen. It recognizes her background in agriculture, including growing up on a pork farm, participating in 4-H, and studying agricultural business at Iowa State University. The resolution, filed in 2026, formally extends the House of Representatives' congratulations and plans to present an official copy to Ms. Ostrem. This is a symbolic gesture with no policy changes or direct effects on legislation or constituents.
HF 2120 requires all motor vehicles (except motorcycles, motorized bicycles, and ATVs) to use only white light for headlamps and auxiliary driving lamps. It prohibits non-white colors on these specific lights, applying to vehicle owners and manufacturers who install such lamps. Violations are classified as a minor offense with a $45 fine. The bill does not affect color requirements for signal lamps like turn signals or brake lights. This is a straightforward safety regulation focusing solely on lamp color standards.
