Relating to the required beneficiary and use of a public officer insurance policy, and including effective date provisions

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedFebruary 3, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 3, 2026
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 10, 2026
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 5, 202686–0
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   Done: Senate committeeMarch 19, 2026
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   Done: Passes the SenateMarch 23, 202647–0
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   Done: To the GovernorApril 16, 2026
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   Done: Signed into lawApril 16, 2026

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

18). In 2024, the general assembly enacted a provision allowing public officers to obtain an insurance policy in lieu of such a bond.3(4)). This bill strikes these requirements for an insurance policy obtained in lieu of a bond. The bill takes effect upon enactment.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendment S-5039; see Amendments. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

House subcommittee

Named February 9, 2026 (as HSB 660). On February 9, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Barb Kniff McCulla REmail
• Rep. David L. Blom REmail
• Rep. Larry McBurney DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§64.3

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