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HF 282Died when the session ended · February 10, 2025

Relating to eligibility for unemployment benefits for participants in strikes or other labor disputes

Sponsored by Rep. Jerome Amos Jr. (D), Rep. Sean Bagniewski (D), Rep. Ken Croken (D), Rep. Daniel Gosa (D), Rep. Rob Johnson (D), Rep. Monica Kurth (D), Rep. Mary Lee Madison (D), Rep. Heather Matson (D), Rep. Larry McBurney (D), Rep. Aime Wichtendahl (D)

Topics:Jobs & workers

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Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedFebruary 10, 2025
  2. Stopped: SubcommitteeDied when the General Assembly ended
  3. Next: House committeeFunnel: by February 20, 2026
  4. Next: Passes the House
  5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary People who lose their jobs because of a strike or a work stoppage at their workplace can still get unemployment benefits if they meet other requirements. These workers would not have to look for new jobs to stay eligible for their payments. Currently, most people involved in these types of labor disputes are not allowed to receive unemployment money.1

Read the official explanation

This bill provides that an individual participating in a strike or other labor dispute resulting in a stoppage of work at the factory, establishment, or other premises at which the individual is or was last employed shall not be denied unemployment benefits if otherwise eligible. The bill provides that such an individual is not subject to work search requirements for unemployment benefits. Under current law, such an individual is disqualified for unemployment benefits with specified exceptions.

Full bill text2

Iowa Code it changes

Amends§96.4§96.5

How the Code works3

Lobbying

2 for · 0 against · 2 undecided · Who →

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