Concerning the implantation or insertion of microchips or other devices in employees by employers

Sponsored by the House Judiciary Committee

Topics:Jobs & workers Technology & privacy

Same legislation: HSB 10

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Where it is now

Done: IntroducedJanuary 12, 2021
Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 12, 2021
Done: House committeeJanuary 27, 2021
Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 8, 2021
Done: Senate committeeMarch 31, 2021
Stopped: Passes the SenateDied when the General Assembly ended
Next: To the Governor
Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The 2022 session adjourned on May 24, 2022, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary Employers cannot force their workers to have a microchip or any other device implanted in their bodies. Companies are also banned from offering special perks or rewards to employees who choose to get an implant unless those same perks are given to everyone. Workers can still choose to get an implant on their own, as long as their employer isn't requiring it or offering extra benefits for doing so.¹

Read the official explanation

This bill prohibits an employer from requiring that an employee have a microchip or other device implanted or inserted in the employee’s body. The bill also prohibits an employer from providing any incentive or privilege to an employee for agreeing to have a microchip or other device implanted or inserted in the employee’s body that is not equally available to employees who do not so agree. The bill provides that an employee may voluntarily agree to have a microchip or other device implanted or inserted in the employee’s body if not required or offered an incentive or privilege to do so by an employer.

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Senate subcommittee

Named February 10, 2021. On March 23, 2021 it recommended amendment and passage.

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§94.1 §94.2

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Lobbying

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Tried before

HF 2361Passed a chamber88th GA

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HSB 10Renumbered

89th General Assembly

HF 259Passed a chamberfrom HSB 10

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HF 2361 Concerning the implantation or insertion of microchips or other devices in employees by em…
88th General Assembly · Passed House · same title
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