Relating to qualifications for admission to practice law

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 2, 2026
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 4, 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 relates to qualifications for admission to practice law. Current law requires an applicant for admission to practice law to have studied law and graduated from a reputable law school. The bill provides an alternative, authorizing applicants who have worked as an employee of the general assembly with a combined years of experience in legislative research or analysis or as a member of the general assembly.

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 4, 2026. On February 11, 2026 it recommended amendment and passage.

• Sen. Scott Webster REmail
• Sen. Adrian Dickey REmail
• Sen. Janice Weiner 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§602.1010

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