Making children of child care workers in this state eligible for the state child care assistance program

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 12, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 12, 2026
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 10, 2026
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   Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 23, 202686–3
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   Done: Senate committeeMarch 12, 2026
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   Done: Passes the SenateMarch 30, 202646–0
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   Done: To the GovernorApril 8, 2026
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   Done: Signed into lawApril 9, 2026

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

14 (child care assistance —— graduated eligibility phase-out) if a parent, guardian, or custodian of the child is employed at a child care facility or child care home in this state that has an agreement with the department of health and human services (HHS) to accept reimbursement from the CCA program; works an average minimum of hours per week in a position with a primary duty of providing child care directly to children in this state; and meets several other requirements specified in the bill.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendment H-8015; see Amendments. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

Senate subcommittee

Named March 3, 2026. On March 10, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Sen. Mark Costello REmail
• Sen. Catelin Drey DEmail
• Sen. Dan Zumbach REmail

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Fiscal note

7 million. 8 million. Source Department of Health and Human Services Fiscal Note Fiscal Services Division 2 /s/ Jennifer Acton May 20, 2026 Doc ID 1605474 The Fiscal Note for this Bill was prepared pursuant to Joint Rule 17 and the Iowa Code. Data used in developing this Fiscal Note is available from the Fiscal Services Division of the Legislative Services Agency upon request.

• Final Fiscal Note — Child Care Assistance for Child Care Workers · May 20, 2026
• Child Care Assistance for Child Care Workers · February 20, 2026

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§237A.13A

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