HSB 615: Relating to statutory corrections that adjust language to reflect current practices, correct grammar, insert earlier omissions, delete redundancies and inaccuracies, resolve inconsistencies and conflicts, remove ambiguities, and establish Code editor directives

What it does

This bill relates to statutory corrections that adjust language to reflect current practices, correct grammar, insert earlier omissions, delete redundancies and inaccuracies, resolve inconsistencies and conflicts, remove ambiguities, and establish Code editor directives.1A: Adds commas to enhance readability of the provisions relating to the construction of statutes with regard to the terms “sex”, “gender”, and related terms.22: Replaces “legislature” with “general assembly” to conform with preferred term usage throughout the Code.

House subcommittee · named January 22, 2026

• Rep. Blaine C. Watkins (R) · blaine.watkins@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Dr. Megan L. Srinivas (D) · megan.srinivas@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Craig Steven Williams (R) · craig.williams@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 0 for, 1 against

Against: Bitches Get Stuff Done

In plain words

1. January 22, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee
2. January 22, 2026House subcommittee named: Watkins, Srinivas and Williams
3. January 29, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 5, 2026Approved by the House committee
5. February 5, 2026Committee vote: 21–0
6. February 9, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2357