SSB 1055

Topics:Courts & civil law Jobs & workers

Same legislation: SF 361, HSB 248, HF 748

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Where it is now

Done: IntroducedJanuary 19, 2021
Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 20, 2021
Done: Senate committeeFebruary 11, 2021
Skipped: Passes the SenateContinued as SF 361
Next: House committee
Next: Passes the House
Next: To the Governor
Next: Signed into law

Became SF 361 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to SF 361 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary Companies that drug test their employees can now send required notices in person or electronically instead of using certified mail. If an employee sues a company over drug testing rules, the employee must prove that the violation directly caused their damages. Additionally, any attorney fees awarded to the employee in these cases must be reasonable.¹

Read the official explanation

This bill relates to Code section 730.5, concerning private sector employee drug testing. The bill provides that various notifications required under current law to be provided by certified mail, return receipt requested, shall instead be provided in person or by electronic notification. The bill provides that attorney fees awarded to an aggrieved employee or prospective employee as part of affirmative relief in a civil action for a violation of Code section 730.5 must be reasonable. In such an action, the bill provides that an aggrieved employee or prospective employee has the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that a violation of Code section 730.5 directly caused any damages for which affirmative relief is sought.

Changed since by amendment S-3077; see Amendments.

Full bill text²

Senate subcommittee

Named January 20, 2021. On February 2, 2021 it recommended amendment and passage.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§730.5

How the Code works³

Lobbying

8 for · 9 against · 23 undecided · Who →

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SSB 1055Renumbered HSB 248Renumbered

89th General Assembly

SF 361Passed a chamberfrom SSB 1055 HF 748Cleared committeefrom HSB 248

Picked up later

HF 460Cleared committee90th GA HF 767Became law91st GA

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Similar bills

HF 767 Concerning private sector employee drug testing
91st General Assembly · Signed by Governor
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HF 460 Concerning private sector employee drug testing
90th General Assembly · Approved by committee
Very similar

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