HF 2357: Relating to statutory corrections that adjust language to reflect current practices, correct grammar, insert earlier omissions, delete redundancies and inaccuracies, resolve inconsistencies and conflicts, remove ambiguities, and establish Code editor directives

What it does

This bill relates to statutory corrections that adjust language to reflect current practices, correct grammar, insert earlier omissions, delete redundancies and inaccuracies, resolve inconsistencies and conflicts, remove ambiguities, and establish Code editor directives.1A: Adds commas to enhance readability of the provisions relating to the construction of statutes with regard to the terms “sex”, “gender”, and related terms.22: Replaces “legislature” with “general assembly” to conform with preferred term usage throughout the Code.

House subcommittee · named January 22, 2026

• Rep. Blaine C. Watkins (R) · blaine.watkins@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Dr. Megan L. Srinivas (D) · megan.srinivas@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Craig Steven Williams (R) · craig.williams@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 0 for, 1 against

Against: Bitches Get Stuff Done

In plain words

1. January 22, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee · as HSB 615
2. January 22, 2026House subcommittee named: Watkins, Srinivas and Williams · as HSB 615
3. January 29, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it · as HSB 615
4. February 5, 2026Approved by the House committee · as HSB 615
5. February 5, 2026Committee vote: 21–0 · as HSB 615
6. February 9, 2026Filed in the House
7. February 9, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2357 · as HSB 615
8. March 2, 2026Passed the House, 90–0
9. March 3, 2026Arrived in the Senate
10. April 6, 2026Took the place of SF 2372 on the Senate floor (the same legislation)
11. April 6, 2026Passed the Senate, 47–0
12. April 16, 2026Sent to the Governor
13. April 16, 2026Signed into law