Relating to the required beneficiary and use of a public officer insurance policy

Topics:Insurance Cities & counties

Same legislation: SSB 3069, SF 2342, HF 2522

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Where it is now

Done: IntroducedFebruary 3, 2026
Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 3, 2026
Done: House committeeFebruary 10, 2026
Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2522
Next: Senate committee
Next: Passes the Senate
Next: To the Governor
Next: Signed into law

Became HF 2522 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2522 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary Currently, public officers who use insurance instead of a bond must have the state listed as the beneficiary to protect people or businesses from losses. This bill removes those requirements for the insurance policies.¹

Read the official explanation

18). In 2024, the general assembly enacted a provision allowing public officers to obtain an insurance policy in lieu of such a bond.3(4)). This bill strikes these requirements for an insurance policy obtained in lieu of a bond.

Changed since by amendment S-5039; see Amendments.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed²

House subcommittee

Named February 9, 2026. On February 9, 2026 it recommended passage.

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

1 written public comment to its subcommittee: February 9, 2026 (1) · on the Legislature’s site

Iowa Code it changes

Amends§64.3

How the Code works³

Lobbying

6 for · 2 against · 7 undecided · Who →

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SSB 3069Renumbered HSB 660Renumbered

91st General Assembly

SF 2342Didn’t advancefrom SSB 3069 HF 2522Became lawfrom HSB 660