Relating to student participation in non-school-sponsored athletic contests or competitions

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 27, 2026
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 3, 2026
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

This bill establishes requirements for student participation in athletic contests or competitions that are not sponsored by the student’s school. The bill provides that a student in grades through who participates in a non-school-sponsored athletic contest or competition, including contests or competitions in which collegiate students participate, must do so as an unattached competitor. The bill defines “unattached competitor” as a student who does not represent a school and does not wear a school uniform or other apparel identifying the student with a school.

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 3, 2026. On February 5, 2026 it recommended amendment and passage.

• Sen. Sandy Salmon REmail
• Sen. Mike Pike REmail
• Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott 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

Creates§280.13H

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