Providing that sexual attraction to minors is not a protected class for purposes of the Iowa civil rights Act

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 4, 2025
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 6, 2025
3. ✕
   Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
4. Next: Passes the Senate
5. Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the House
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

Code chapter 216 (civil rights) prohibits discrimination in employment, wages, public accommodations, housing, education, and credit practices based upon certain characteristics of a person, including sexual orientation, and provides remedies for such violations. Code chapter 216 defines “sexual orientation” as the actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, or bisexuality of a person. This bill provides that “sexual orientation” does not include pedophilia or an adult’s sexual attraction to minors.

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

Senate subcommittee

Named February 25, 2025. On March 4, 2025 it recommended passage.

• Sen. Jeff Reichman REmail
• Sen. Matt Blake DEmail
• Sen. Mark S. Lofgren REmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§216.2

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