Sen. Jeff Taylor

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Iowa public schools serving grades 7-12 to include suicide prevention resources on their websites, specifically the contact information and internet address for "Your Life Iowa" or its successor program. Schools issuing student ID cards to grades 5-12 must also display crisis hotline numbers and the program's website on the cards. The law directly affects public schools in those grade levels by mandating the inclusion of these resources as accessible tools for students. It does not create new programs but ensures existing suicide prevention resources are visibly available through school communication channels.

Maddy summarySF 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.

Maddy summarySF 172 requires Iowa school districts and schools to provide age-appropriate child sexual abuse and assault awareness education to students in kindergarten through grade six. It mandates the development of model guidelines for teaching safe touch, unsafe touch, reporting procedures, and internet safety, along with research-based materials for parents at registration and in student handbooks. The bill also requires educators to complete continuing education on prevention topics and incorporate these lessons into school curricula. This directly affects K-6 students, parents, and school staff across all Iowa public and nonpublic schools. The policy changes focus on preventive education, not legal enforcement or victim support services.

Maddy summarySF 2058 requires pipeline companies seeking the right to use eminent domain (to take private land for projects) to disclose detailed investor information in their permit applications. This includes the names, home addresses, and investment ranges (e.g., $1-$9,999, $10,000-$49,999, or over $1 million) of all investors with a stake exceeding $1 in the project. Failure to provide accurate disclosures triggers a minimum $1 million civil penalty and allows Iowa residents to sue for damages caused by the violation. The law applies retroactively to pipeline applications submitted since July 1, 2019.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 2079) increases the age limit for parole eligibility for young offenders convicted of class "A" felonies in Iowa. It raises the cutoff from 18 to 21 years old for two sentencing scenarios: first-degree murder (under §707.2) and all other class "A" felonies. Currently, individuals under 18 convicted of these crimes face life sentences with limited parole options; the bill extends these eligibility provisions to those under 21 at the time of the offense. The change modifies specific sections of Iowa’s sentencing code to adjust when these parole considerations apply.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment in Iowa that would remove courts' power to review whether state laws comply with the Iowa Constitution. It would replace the current constitutional language to state that "the judicial power shall not include the power of judicial review" for most laws, except for the Supreme Court's review of legislative apportionment plans. If approved, the amendment would require ratification by voters after being referred to the next general assembly. The change would directly affect all Iowa courts by preventing them from striking down laws as unconstitutional.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes the YMCA's 175th anniversary and expresses the Iowa Senate's appreciation for its community service. It highlights the YMCA's historical contributions, including founding programs like basketball and Father's Day, and its ongoing work serving over 250,000 Iowans annually through youth development, health initiatives, and social services. The resolution does not create new programs or change laws - it is a ceremonial expression of support for the YMCA's mission.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summarySF 220, the "Medical Ethics Defense Act," protects medical practitioners (including doctors and nurses), health care institutions (like hospitals), and health care payors (such as insurance companies) from discrimination when they refuse to provide specific health care services based on their ethical, moral, or religious beliefs. The bill prohibits retaliation, including penalties or disciplinary actions, for such refusals and grants legal immunity from civil, criminal, or administrative liability. It also shields individuals who report violations of these protections to authorities like the attorney general or federal agencies. However, the law does not override the requirement for health care institutions to provide emergency medical services.

Maddy summarySF 48 requires hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and pregnancy resource centers in Iowa to report specific serious medical incidents to the state Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing within 15 working days. Facilities must report events like wrong-site surgery, medication errors, patient disappearances, falls, device failures, or serious injuries from contaminated products. The law specifies 15 distinct incident types that qualify as "serious reportable events," excluding certain situations like emergencies requiring immediate action. Reports must not include identifying details about patients, staff, or healthcare professionals. Failure to report could result in penalties established under the bill.