Relating to a public utility’s ability to provide nonutility service and repair of residential heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 13, 2026
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 13, 2026
3. ✕
   Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
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 relates to a public utility’s ability to provide nonutility service and repair of residential heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Under current law, a public utility or its affiliates may not use certain resources, the benefits of which are recoverable in the regulated rates for electric service or gas service, to install, service, or repair residential or commercial gas or electric heating, ventilating, or air conditioning systems, or interior lighting systems and fixtures.

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

House subcommittee

Named January 13, 2026. Meeting: Wednesday, January 21 · 12:00 PM · RM 305.

• Rep. Mike Vondran REmail
• Rep. Larry McBurney DEmail
• Rep. David E. Young REmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§476.78

Read from the bill as introduced. Each links to every bill touching that chapter of the Iowa Code. How the Code works