Prohibiting land acknowledgments by regents institutions

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 requires the state board of regents to direct each regents institution to adopt a policy prohibiting land acknowledgments by the institution or any department or other unit of the institution. The bill does not apply to discussion in a classroom or research setting or statements made by a person not speaking in an official capacity on behalf of the institution or any department or other unit of the institution.

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 20, 2026. Meeting: Tuesday, February 10 · 8:30 AM · RM 19.

• Rep. Skyler Wheeler REmail
• Rep. Steven C. Holt REmail
• Rep. Ross Wilburn DEmail

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

Iowa Code it changes

Amends§262.9

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