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91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

SF 2109: Relating to a review of fire safety code requirements and enforcement mechanisms for basement egress windows

Died when the session ended · The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.

What it does

This bill requires the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing (department) to conduct a study regarding compliance with and sufficiency of fire safety code requirements for basement egress windows in this state. The study must include a review of enforcement mechanisms available to property owners and renters when a basement egress window is not in compliance with fire safety code requirements. The bill requires the department to submit a report to the general assembly, including its findings and recommendations, by January 1, 2027.

Sponsors

Sen. Molly Donahue (D), Sen. Janet Petersen (D), Sen. Art Staed (D)

Cost

No fiscal note

Senate subcommittee · named January 27, 2026

  • Sen. Ken Rozenboom (R) · ken.rozenboom@legis.iowa.gov
  • Sen. Jason Schultz (R) · jason.schultz@legis.iowa.gov
  • Sen. Thomas Townsend (D) · thomas.townsend@legis.iowa.gov

In plain words

  1. January 26, 2026Filed in the Senate and sent to the State Government committee
  2. January 27, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Rozenboom, Schultz and Townsend

From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/91/SF2109