SSB 3151: Relating to statutory corrections that adjust language to reflect current practices, correct grammar, insert earlier omissions, delete redundancies and inaccuracies, resolve inconsistencies and conflicts, remove ambiguities, and establish Code editor directives

What it does

This bill relates to statutory corrections that adjust language to reflect current practices, correct grammar, insert earlier omissions, delete redundancies and inaccuracies, resolve inconsistencies and conflicts, remove ambiguities, and establish Code editor directives.1A: Adds commas to enhance readability of the provisions relating to the construction of statutes with regard to the terms “sex”, “gender”, and related terms.22: Replaces “legislature” with “general assembly” to conform with preferred term usage throughout the Code.

Senate subcommittee · named February 11, 2026

• Sen. Cherielynn Westrich (R) · cherielynn.westrich@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Izaah Knox (D) · izaah.knox@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Jeff Reichman (R) · jeff.reichman@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 0 for, 1 against

Against: Bitches Get Stuff Done

In plain words

1. February 11, 2026Filed in the Senate and sent to the Judiciary committee
2. February 11, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Westrich, Knox and Reichman
3. February 12, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 17, 2026Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2372