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HF 453Signed by Governor · May 20, 2021

Prohibiting the imposition of certain requirements on nonprofit corporations by state agencies or state officials

Sponsored by the House Judiciary Committee

Topics:Courts & civil law

Same legislation: HSB 30

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedFebruary 9, 2021
  2. Skipped: SubcommitteeSkipped
  3. Done: House committeeMarch 11, 2021
  4. Done: Passes the HouseMarch 11, 2021
  5. Done: Senate committeeMarch 30, 2021
  6. Done: Passes the SenateApril 28, 202148–0
  7. Done: To the GovernorMay 20, 2021
  8. Done: Signed into lawMay 20, 2021

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary State agencies and officials cannot force nonprofit corporations to follow rules that are stricter than what Iowa or federal laws already require. If an official tries to impose these extra rules, those requirements will not be valid. This change does not apply to university foundations or basic communication rules.1

Read the official explanation

This bill prohibits a state agency or state official from imposing any requirement on a nonprofit corporation that is more stringent, restrictive, or expansive than requirements in Iowa or federal law. Any contrary requirement imposed on a nonprofit corporation is void. The bill does not apply to university foundations or general administrative requirements regarding facilitation of basic communications between a state agency or official and a corporation.

Changed since by amendment H-1133; see Amendments.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed2

Senate subcommittee

Named March 22, 2021. Meeting: Tuesday, March 23 · 11:00 AM · RM 111.

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§504.103

How the Code works3

Lobbying

12 for · 0 against · 20 undecided · Who →

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