HSB 211: Providing for the conversion of partnerships into other forms of domestic or foreign organizations, and providing for fees

What it does

BACKGROUND —— GENERAL. This bill amends the “Uniform Partnership Act” (Code chapter 486A) prepared and recommended by the national conference of commissioners of uniform state laws, and providing for partnership law in Iowa. A partnership refers to a general partnership which involves an association of individuals who assume co-ownership of business assets. _____ creditor action. A partnership is governed by a partnership agreement which is a type of private contract entered into by the partners that describes the internal affairs of the organization, and is not required to be filed with the secretary of state.

House subcommittee · named January 22, 2026

• Rep. Jeff Shipley (R) · jeff.shipley@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Dr. Megan L. Srinivas (D) · megan.srinivas@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. John H. Wills (R) · john.wills@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Secretary of State; Iowa State Bar Association

In plain words

1. February 19, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee
2. February 19, 2025House subcommittee named: Lawler, Lohse and Wessel-Kroeschell
3. February 26, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. January 22, 2026House subcommittee named: Shipley, Srinivas, Wills and J
5. February 3, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
6. February 10, 2026Approved by the House committee
7. February 10, 2026Committee vote: 21–0
8. February 16, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2536