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HF 2503Died when the session ended · February 16, 2026

Relating to matters under the purview of the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing

Sponsored by the House State Government Committee

Topics:State government

Same legislation: SSB 3040, HSB 586, SF 2289

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 20, 2026
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 20, 2026
  3. Done: House committeeFebruary 11, 2026
  4. Done: Passes the HouseApril 21, 202693–0
  5. Skipped: Senate committeeSkipped
  6. Done: Passes the SenateFebruary 23, 202644–0
  7. Done: To the GovernorMay 5, 2026
  8. Done: Signed into lawMay 15, 2026

SF 2289 became law → The same legislation passed as SF 2289, so this version was set aside. Go to SF 2289 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to matters under the purview of the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing. The bill is organized in divisions. DIVISION I —— GAMBLING. The bill raises the $30,000-per-year total cap on reimbursements that the state racing and gaming commission (commission) may pay to all commissioners for expenses incurred in the performance of the commissioners’ duties to $70,000 per year.15(4). The bill expands the lifetime ban to include sports wagering and advance deposit sports wagering.

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The bill also imposes a lifetime ban from sports wagering and advance deposit sports wagering on a person who is convicted twice of unlawful betting. DIVISION II —— STATE BUILDING CODE. The bill requires the state building code commissioner to consult with the department of homeland security and emergency management, instead of the department of public defense, in adopting rules relating to safe rooms and storm shelters. The bill also requires fees collected by the state building code commissioner to be deposited in the licensing and regulation fund instead of the general fund of the state. DIVISION III —— RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES. The bill allows a residential care facility that is a pediatric palliative care center to serve as few as zero individuals. Under current law, an entity must serve at least three individuals to be defined as a residential care facility.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendments H-8349, S-5019; see Amendments. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

House subcommittee

Named January 26, 2026 (as HSB 586). On February 4, 2026 it recommended amendment and passage.

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Fiscal note

Division I of the Bill is anticipated to increase fees paid into the GRF by $15,000 annually. The IRGC receives an annual appropriation from the GRF in the Administration and Regulation Appropriations Act. The fiscal impact of Division I on State income tax is anticipated to be revenue neutral but is expected to change the timing of revenues between fiscal years.

How the estimate changed

  1. $40,000 February 23, 2026
  2. $40,000 February 25, 2026
  3. $15,000 April 22, 2026
  4. $15,000 May 20, 2026 · final

The largest dollar figure in each version’s summary.

Nonpartisan cost estimates from the Legislative Services Agency’s Fiscal Services Division. The newest is first. Reading a fiscal note

Iowa Code it changes

Amends§103A.23§103A.8C§135C.2§99D.5§99F.15

Read from the bill as introduced. Each links to every bill touching that chapter of the Iowa Code. How the Code works

Lobbying

10 for · 3 against · 13 undecided · Who →

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