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SSB 3148Renumbered as SF 2433 · February 19, 2026

Relating to the national electrical code, and including effective date provisions

Topics:Energy & utilitiesCities & counties

Same legislation: SF 2433

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedFebruary 11, 2026
  2. Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 12, 2026
  3. Done: Senate committeeFebruary 19, 2026
  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

Became SF 2433 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to SF 2433 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to the national electrical code. The bill adopts the international energy conservation code, 2009 edition, as the basis of the national electrical code applicable in this state. The bill requires the electrical examining board (board) to conduct an analysis of the change in the total cost of the average home built after January 1, 2027, due to any changes to the national electrical code prior to adopting any changes to the national electrical code. The board shall submit the analysis for publication in the Iowa administrative bulletin along with the notice of intended action.

Read the full explanation

The bill requires the seller of a single-family dwelling constructed on or after January 1, 2027, to inform the buyer of the dwelling if the dwelling does not comply with the standards of the international energy conservation code, 2024 edition, published by the international code council. The bill takes effect January 1, 2027.

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 12, 2026. On February 18, 2026 it recommended amendment and passage.

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§103.1B§103.1C

Amends§103.1§103.6

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

Lobbying

1 for · 8 against · 14 undecided · Who →

Family tree

Where this legislation came from and where it went: earlier tries, the versions it moved through this Assembly, and later bills built on it.

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