HF 2522: Relating to the required beneficiary and use of a public officer insurance policy, and including effective date provisions

What it does

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.

House subcommittee · named February 9, 2026

• Rep. Barb Kniff McCulla (R) · barb.kniffmcculla@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. David L. Blom (R) · david.blom@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Larry McBurney (D) · larry.mcburney@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 6 for, 2 against

For: Independent Insurance Agents of Iowa; Iowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP); Iowa League of Cities; Iowa State Association of Counties; Iowa State Association of County Supervisors; Iowa State Bar Association

Against: Independent Insurance Agents of Iowa; Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council

In plain words

1. February 3, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Local Government committee · as HSB 660
2. February 3, 2026House subcommittee named: Kniff McCulla, Blom and Wichtendahl · as HSB 660
3. February 9, 2026House subcommittee named: Kniff McCulla, Blom and McBurney · as HSB 660
4. February 9, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it · as HSB 660
5. February 10, 2026Approved by the House committee · as HSB 660
6. February 10, 2026Committee vote: 21–0 · as HSB 660
7. February 16, 2026Filed in the House
8. February 16, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2522 · as HSB 660
9. March 5, 2026Passed the House, 86–0
10. March 9, 2026Arrived in the Senate
11. March 23, 2026Took the place of SF 2342 on the Senate floor (the same legislation)
12. March 23, 2026Passed the Senate, 47–0
13. April 16, 2026Sent to the Governor
14. April 16, 2026Signed into law