Relating to unpaid leave for appointments with a county commission of veteran affairs

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedMarch 6, 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 General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill provides that an employee who is a veteran is entitled to unpaid leave for attending an appointment with a county commission of veteran affairs. An employee must provide the employer with a written request for leave at least five days prior to the intended leave. The bill categorizes the denial of or retaliation for taking such unpaid leave as an unfair or discriminatory employment practice. If the veteran’s employer denies such unpaid leave without a good-faith reason or retaliates against the veteran for using such unpaid leave, the veteran may file a complaint with the Iowa office of civil rights.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

Iowa Code it changes

Creates§35.4

Amends§216.6

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