Relating to fire protection sprinkler systems in certain residential properties

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedFebruary 4, 2025
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 4, 2025
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   Done: Senate committeeFebruary 12, 2025
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   Done: Passes the SenateMarch 2, 202630–14
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   Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
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 requires the state building code commissioner to adopt as part of the state building code a prohibition on the required installation of a fire protection sprinkler system in a series of attached single-family residences consisting of 18,000 square feet or less. The bill also prohibits a local building regulation from requiring the installation of a fire protection sprinkler system in a series of attached single-family residences consisting of 18,000 square feet or less.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendment S-5046; see Amendments. Full bill text

House subcommittee

Named March 4, 2026. On March 5, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Tom Determann REmail
• Rep. Sam Wengryn REmail
• Rep. Adam Zabner DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§103A.8E

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