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91st General Assembly · 20 members · 230 bills referred in the 91st General Assembly, 111 approved (48%)

Meetings

Nothing scheduled.

Recent meetings (15)
  • Wednesday, March 18 · 10:30 AM · Full committee · SF 473, SF 2019, SF 2039, SF 2157, SF 472, SF 523
  • Wednesday, March 18 · 8:30 AM · Subcommittee · SF 512
  • Wednesday, March 18 · 8:15 AM · Subcommittee · SF 2274
  • Tuesday, March 17 · 8:30 AM · Subcommittee · SF 2070
  • Thursday, March 12 · 11:00 AM · Full committee · cancelled · SF 473, SF 2019, SF 2039, SF 2157, SF 472, SF 523
  • Thursday, March 12 · 8:30 AM · Subcommittee · SF 2263
  • Wednesday, March 11 · 12:30 PM · Subcommittee · SF 472
  • Wednesday, March 11 · 8:15 AM · Subcommittee · SF 2400
  • Wednesday, March 11 · 8:15 AM · Subcommittee · SF 542
  • Wednesday, March 11 · 8:00 AM · Subcommittee · SF 523
  • Monday, March 9 · 12:30 PM · Subcommittee · SF 2039
  • Thursday, March 5 · 8:15 AM · Subcommittee · SF 473
  • Thursday, March 5 · 8:00 AM · Subcommittee · SF 2019
  • Wednesday, March 4 · 8:15 AM · Subcommittee · SF 2157
  • Thursday, February 19 · 10:30 AM · Full committee · HSB 749, HSB 750, HF 853, HF 2555, HF 2574, HF 2575

Bills sent here · 230

Newest first. “Approved” means the committee recommended it to the full House.

  • HF 2604 Relating to child abuse based on use of a controlled substance by a pregnant woman
    Referred February 19, 2026
    Not approved
  • HF 2575 Allowing a court to grant a grandparent or great-grandparent visitation rights of a child in certain…
    Referred February 18, 2026
    Not approved
  • HF 2574 Relating to the penalty for public employees and public officials taking money from a public employe…
    Referred February 18, 2026
    Approved February 19, 2026
  • HSB 750 Relating to business entity-owned residential arrangements, and including effective date provisions
    Referred February 17, 2026
    Approved February 19, 2026
  • HSB 749 Relating to state tort claims, including qualified immunity for state employees, and including retro…
    Referred February 17, 2026
    Not approved
  • HSB 741 Relating to interviews conducted with a child subsequent to a report of child abuse
    Referred February 16, 2026
    Approved February 19, 2026
  • HF 2560 Relating to recordings of interviews during child abuse assessments and family assessments
    Referred February 16, 2026
    Not approved
  • HF 2556 Relating to the use of automatic registration plate readers, providing penalties, and including effe…
    Referred February 16, 2026
    Not approved
  • HF 2555 Relating to the use of automatic registration plate readers and providing penalties
    Referred February 16, 2026
    Approved February 19, 2026
  • HF 2554 Relating to the application of foreign law and limiting changes in venue of civil actions, and inclu…
    Referred February 16, 2026
    Approved February 19, 2026
  • HF 2455 Relating to abortions after detection of a fetal heartbeat
    Referred February 16, 2026
    Not approved
  • HSB 738 Relating to the grounds for removal of a local assessor and including effective date provisions
    Referred February 12, 2026
    Approved February 19, 2026
  • HF 2436 Relating to dissolution of marriage, including name change requests
    Referred February 12, 2026
    Approved February 19, 2026
  • HF 2427 Relating to the request for redaction of personally identifiable information from electronic documen…
    Referred February 12, 2026
    Not approved
  • HF 2423 Allowing a court to grant a grandparent or great-grandparent visitation rights of a child in certain…
    Referred February 12, 2026
    Not approved
  • HF 2422 Relating to creation of transfer on death deeds and to disclaimers of an interest in real property
    Referred February 12, 2026
    Not approved
  • HSB 726 Relating to the powers and duties applicable to state of disaster emergencies and public health disa…
    Referred February 11, 2026
    Approved February 19, 2026
  • HSB 724 Relating to notarial acts, recording of instruments affecting real property, quiet title proceedings…
    Referred February 11, 2026
    Not approved
  • HSB 723 Relating to intelligence data, including the use of historical location information
    Referred February 11, 2026
    Not approved
  • HSB 722 Relating to judicial officers, including magistrate appointments in judicial election districts, sen…
    Referred February 11, 2026
    Approved February 19, 2026
  • HF 2413 Relating to executive branch functions, including ratification of major administrative rules and cer…
    Referred February 11, 2026
    Approved February 19, 2026
  • HF 2407 Relating to civil remedies for deprivation of constitutional rights; immigration enforcement limitat…
    Referred February 11, 2026
    Not approved
  • HF 2397 Relating to actions of United States immigration and customs enforcement
    Referred February 11, 2026
    Not approved
  • HF 2377 Establishing the criminal offense of engaging in a fraudulent polling scheme, and providing penaltie…
    Referred February 10, 2026
    Not approved
  • HF 2369 Establishing procedures and requirements for reverse-location information searches by law enforcemen…
    Referred February 10, 2026
    Not approved
  • HF 2333 Relating to the right of access for persons with disabilities and service animals and modifying pena…
    Referred February 6, 2026
    Approved February 17, 2026
  • HF 2332 Relating to elective abortion and feticide, providing penalties, and including effective date provis…
    Referred February 6, 2026
    Not approved
  • HF 2317 Relating to real property, including the removal of unauthorized persons and trespass, and providing…
    Referred February 6, 2026
    Not approved
  • HF 2316 Relating to the treatment of an unborn child for the purposes of damages for wrongful death, homicid…
    Referred February 6, 2026
    Not approved
  • HF 2309 Relating to public library requirements for materials harmful to minors, and providing civil and cri…
    Referred February 6, 2026
    Not approved
  • HF 2289 Establishing the criminal offense of torture, and providing penalties
    Referred February 5, 2026
    Approved February 17, 2026
  • HSB 669 Allowing a person to raise, guide, and instruct a child in a manner consistent with the child’s sex
    Referred February 4, 2026
    Approved February 12, 2026
  • HSB 668 Relating to state policies, programs, and licenses with race, gender, or citizenship requirements
    Referred February 4, 2026
    Approved February 19, 2026
  • HSB 666 Relating to habitual offenders, and providing penalties
    Referred February 4, 2026
    Approved February 12, 2026
  • HSB 665 Providing for certain business entities acting under the jurisdiction of the secretary of state by p…
    Referred February 4, 2026
    Approved February 17, 2026
  • HSB 664 Relating to local laws implementing the Iowa civil rights Act of 1965
    Referred February 4, 2026
    Approved February 12, 2026
  • HSB 663 Relating to qualifications for certain rights and privileges prescribed by the state, including stat…
    Referred February 4, 2026
    Approved February 17, 2026
  • HF 2277 Creating the uniform family law arbitration Act
    Referred February 4, 2026
    Approved February 17, 2026
  • HF 2276 Relating to the financial responsibilities of a parent, or an individual who has a parent-child rela…
    Referred February 4, 2026
    Not approved
  • HF 2275 Requiring individuals obligated to pay child support to provide proof of the source from which delin…
    Referred February 4, 2026
    Not approved
  • HF 2274 Requiring persons who operate certain internet sites, applications, or a segment of an internet site…
    Referred February 4, 2026
    Approved February 17, 2026
  • HF 2206 Relating to the manufacture, delivery, and possession of marijuana, the licensure of retail marijuan…
    Referred January 29, 2026
    Not approved
  • HSB 632 Relating to the Iowa rules of criminal procedure including commitment hearings following an acquitta…
    Referred January 28, 2026
    Approved February 12, 2026
  • HSB 631 Relating to the collection and publication of judicial officer performance information
    Referred January 28, 2026
    Approved February 19, 2026
  • HJR 2005 Urging the United States Congress to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States t…
    Referred January 28, 2026
    Not approved
  • HF 2175 Relating to the purchase or sale of an individual including surrogate mother agreements, and making …
    Referred January 27, 2026
    Not approved
  • HF 2174 Providing for a task force to address legal services for indigent parties
    Referred January 27, 2026
    Approved February 12, 2026
  • HF 2155 Relating to mandatory minimum sentences for certain criminal offenses, and making penalties applicab…
    Referred January 26, 2026
    Not approved
  • HSB 617 Relating to sexual exploitation of a minor and deferred and suspended sentences
    Referred January 22, 2026
    Approved February 10, 2026
  • HSB 616 Relating to the payment of pecuniary damages, restitution, and prosecution costs
    Referred January 22, 2026
    Approved February 19, 2026
  • HSB 615 Relating to statutory corrections that adjust language to reflect current practices, correct grammar…
    Referred January 22, 2026
    Approved February 5, 2026
  • HSB 614 Relating to probate and trust matters, including time limitations on actions, attorney fees, trust c…
    Referred January 22, 2026
    Approved February 10, 2026
  • HSB 613 Relating to intimidation with a dangerous weapon, and making penalties applicable
    Referred January 22, 2026
    Approved February 17, 2026
  • HF 2145 Relating to the regulation of places and practices of worship by the governor
    Referred January 21, 2026
    Approved February 19, 2026
  • HF 2144 Relating to the expungement of certain criminal history records of victims of human trafficking, and…
    Referred January 21, 2026
    Approved February 19, 2026
  • HF 2135 Relating to limitations on discovery depositions involving minor victims
    Referred January 21, 2026
    Approved February 17, 2026
  • HF 2134 Relating to rental agreements and early termination rights of tenants who are victims of certain cri…
    Referred January 21, 2026
    Not approved
  • HF 2128 Relating to orders for child support including requests for information regarding digital financial …
    Referred January 21, 2026
    Approved February 17, 2026
  • HF 2127 Relating to parent, legal guardian, and legal custodian attendance in court-ordered classes due to t…
    Referred January 21, 2026
    Not approved
  • HF 2126 Relating to statute of limitations for dental malpractice claims and including applicability provisi…
    Referred January 21, 2026
    Not approved
  • HF 2111 Relating to deferred or suspended sentences for cases involving sexual exploitation of a minor
    Referred January 16, 2026
    Not approved
  • HF 2109 Relating to the disposition of collected criminal case fines and establishing a victim restitution f…
    Referred January 16, 2026
    Not approved
  • HSB 571 Relating to criminal investigation, including the extension of DNA submission requirements to person…
    Referred January 15, 2026
    Approved February 17, 2026
  • HSB 570 Relating to victim protections including victim counselors, protective orders, sex offender registra…
    Referred January 15, 2026
    Approved February 19, 2026
  • HSB 569 Relating to real estate transfer tax, including declarations of value
    Referred January 15, 2026
    Approved January 26, 2026
  • HSB 568 Relating to the final disposition of human remains
    Referred January 15, 2026
    Approved February 5, 2026
  • HSB 567 Relating to public improvement contracts, including notice requirements
    Referred January 15, 2026
    Approved January 26, 2026
  • HSB 566 Establishing the state public defender’s pilot project to implement innovative models of child welfa…
    Referred January 15, 2026
    Approved January 26, 2026
  • HSB 565 Relating to the appointment of counsel by the court for an indigent person, and including effective …
    Referred January 15, 2026
    Not approved
  • HSB 564 Relating to the safety of persons in certain professions involved with the judicial system, includin…
    Referred January 15, 2026
    Approved February 10, 2026
  • HF 2098 Requiring a child abuse investigation for newborn children whose biological parent previously had th…
    Referred January 15, 2026
    Not approved
  • HF 2087 Relating to the powers and duties applicable to state of disaster emergencies and public health disa…
    Referred January 15, 2026
    Not approved
  • HF 2086 Relating to child endangerment
    Referred January 15, 2026
    Approved February 5, 2026
  • HF 2059 Relating to victim’s rights including the definition of victim
    Referred January 14, 2026
    Not approved
  • HF 2058 Relating to the Iowa rules of criminal procedure, including subpoenas issued to law enforcement offi…
    Referred January 14, 2026
    Not approved
  • HF 2040 Relating to damage awards against health care providers, and including applicability provisions
    Referred January 14, 2026
    Not approved
  • HF 2037 Requiring an initial appearance before a magistrate on new felony charges by a person on felony prob…
    Referred January 14, 2026
    Not approved
  • HF 2016 Relating to requirements for proof of ownership of dogs and providing penalties
    Referred January 13, 2026
    Approved January 26, 2026
  • HF 2015 Relating to restitution for the torture, injury, or killing of a police service dog, and modifying p…
    Referred January 13, 2026
    Approved January 28, 2026
  • HF 2014 Relating to child preference for physical care of the child and parental visitation rights, and incl…
    Referred January 13, 2026
    Not approved
  • HF 2013 Relating to county attorneys, including workplace requirements, prohibited actions, and duties
    Referred January 13, 2026
    Not approved
  • HSB 507 Relating to the exercise of eminent domain for carbon oxide pipelines, and including applicability a…
    Referred January 12, 2026
    Approved January 14, 2026
  • HF 944 Relating to persons allowed to intervene in proceedings under the Iowa utilities commission
    Referred April 3, 2025
    Not approved
  • HF 939 Concerning common carriers and including effective date and applicability provisions
    Referred April 3, 2025
    Not approved
  • HF 923 Relating to sanctions on intervenors in contested cases before the Iowa utilities commission
    Referred April 3, 2025
    Not approved
  • HF 922 Relating to discrimination in the provision of financial services, and providing civil penalties
    Referred April 3, 2025
    Approved February 10, 2026
  • HF 853 Relating to interpretation of law in administrative and judicial proceedings under the Iowa administ…
    Referred April 3, 2025
    Approved February 19, 2026
  • HF 803 Relating to court-ordered substance use disorder evaluations for persons convicted of operating whil…
    Referred April 3, 2025
    Approved February 3, 2026
  • HF 790 Relating to utilities commission member attendance at hearings and informational meetings
    Referred April 3, 2025
    Not approved
  • HF 780 Relating to pipelines transporting liquefied carbon dioxide, including permit renewal and operation …
    Referred April 3, 2025
    Not approved
  • HF 773 Relating to awarding the costs in administrative hearings or court proceedings involving the collect…
    Referred April 3, 2025
    Not approved
  • HF 439 Relating to citizenship or immigration status for purposes of a driver’s license or nonoperator’s id…
    Referred April 3, 2025
    Not approved
  • HF 981 Relating to real property, including the removal of unauthorized persons and trespass, and providing…
    Referred March 31, 2025
    Approved February 17, 2026
  • HF 915 Relating to privileged communications between spouses
    Referred March 11, 2025
    Not approved
  • HF 829 Relating to court debt resulting from a violation of a law regulating the operation of a motor vehic…
    Referred March 7, 2025
    Not approved
  • HF 817 Relating to the distribution of child support owed to a decedent by affidavit
    Referred March 6, 2025
    Approved February 17, 2026
  • HF 816 Relating to creation of transfer on death deeds and to disclaimers of an interest in real property
    Referred March 6, 2025
    Not approved
  • HSB 300 Relating to requirements for a parent to obtain joint physical custody of a child
    Referred March 5, 2025
    Approved March 6, 2025
  • HF 741 Relating to human trafficking including law enforcement intervention and victims, and making penalti…
    Referred March 5, 2025
    Not approved
  • HF 740 Relating to rent increases under residential landlord and tenant rental agreements and in manufactur…
    Referred March 5, 2025
    Not approved
  • HSB 288 Relating to civil procedure, including disclosures that may be made to the jury and the availability…
    Referred March 4, 2025
    Not approved
  • HSB 287 Relating to the exercise of eminent domain for the construction of hazardous liquid pipelines and in…
    Referred March 4, 2025
    Approved March 6, 2025
  • HSB 286 Relating to homelessness including unauthorized use of public land, sanctioned camping, drug-free ho…
    Referred March 4, 2025
    Not approved
  • HSB 285 Relating to the enforcement of immigration laws, and providing penalties
    Referred March 4, 2025
    Approved March 6, 2025
  • HF 732 Relating to inmates, including requiring inmates to be paid the minimum wage for labor performed in …
    Referred March 4, 2025
    Not approved
  • HF 713 Relating to probate law, including providing notice to named beneficiaries and a process for named b…
    Referred March 3, 2025
    Approved March 6, 2025
  • HF 712 Relating to liability for injuries caused by vaccines
    Referred March 3, 2025
    Not approved
  • HF 709 Relating to local civil rights agencies and commissions
    Referred March 3, 2025
    Not approved
  • HJR 10 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the right to reproductiv…
    Referred February 28, 2025
    Not approved
  • HF 671 Relating to eligible parties to a valid marriage
    Referred February 28, 2025
    Not approved
  • HF 670 Relating to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court and juvenile pre-charge diversion programs
    Referred February 28, 2025
    Not approved
  • HF 669 Relating to the expungement of certain criminal history records of victims of human trafficking, and…
    Referred February 28, 2025
    Approved March 6, 2025
  • HF 668 Relating to immunity from criminal or civil liability in cases involving the justifiable use of reas…
    Referred February 28, 2025
    Approved February 19, 2026
  • HF 667 Creating the uniform family law arbitration Act
    Referred February 28, 2025
    Not approved
  • HF 666 Relating to the Iowa human life protection Act, providing for civil actions and civil penalties, and…
    Referred February 28, 2025
    Not approved
  • HSB 264 Relating to the revocation or suspension of law enforcement officer certification
    Referred February 27, 2025
    Approved March 6, 2025
  • HSB 263 Relating to temporary orders of child custody in dissolution proceedings
    Referred February 27, 2025
    Not approved
  • HSB 262 Relating to the minimum age for acquiring or carrying weapons
    Referred February 27, 2025
    Approved March 6, 2025
  • HSB 261 Relating to property law by modifying provisions related to landlord and tenant law and forcible ent…
    Referred February 27, 2025
    Approved March 6, 2025
  • HSB 260 Relating to magistrate judges, and including effective date provisions
    Referred February 26, 2025
    Not approved
  • HSB 259 Relating to judicial branch administration, including judicial officer residency, remote proceedings…
    Referred February 26, 2025
    Approved March 6, 2025
  • HF 616 Authorizing spouses to amend premarital agreements, and including applicability provisions
    Referred February 26, 2025
    Not approved
  • HF 610 Relating to persons allowed to intervene in proceedings under the Iowa utilities commission
    Referred February 26, 2025
    Approved March 6, 2025
  • HF 609 Relating to the use of certain psychoactive substances under the religious freedom restoration Act
    Referred February 26, 2025
    Not approved
  • HF 594 Relating to discrimination in the provision of financial services, and providing civil penalties
    Referred February 25, 2025
    Approved March 6, 2025
  • HF 593 Relating to groundwater hazard statement requirements
    Referred February 25, 2025
    Approved March 4, 2025
  • HF 592 Relating to a forensic interview of a minor by law enforcement
    Referred February 25, 2025
    Not approved
  • HF 591 Relating to expedited contempt of court appeal proceedings and including effective date provisions
    Referred February 25, 2025
    Not approved
  • HF 560 Relating to the rights of parents, guardians, and minors including those relating to gender transiti…
    Referred February 24, 2025
    Not approved
  • HF 559 Relating to animal abuse, neglect, and torture, and providing penalties
    Referred February 24, 2025
    Not approved
  • HF 558 Prohibiting certain materials in public libraries in counties and cities, authorizing civil actions,…
    Referred February 24, 2025
    Not approved
  • HF 557 Relating to animal torture, and providing penalties
    Referred February 24, 2025
    Approved February 5, 2026
  • HSB 242 Relating to sex and gender, including those and related terms for purposes of statutory construction…
    Referred February 20, 2025
    Approved February 24, 2025
  • HF 537 Relating to the Iowa law enforcement academy and required annual training
    Referred February 20, 2025
    Not approved
  • HF 511 Relating to a father’s obligation for payment of expenses including those related to a mother’s preg…
    Referred February 20, 2025
    Not approved
  • HF 491 Concerning common carriers and including effective date and applicability provisions
    Referred February 20, 2025
    Approved March 6, 2025
  • HF 490 Allowing police service dogs to receive emergency veterinary medical services while on duty
    Referred February 20, 2025
    Not approved
  • HSB 213 Providing for a hearing to determine immunity from criminal or civil liability following a use of re…
    Referred February 19, 2025
    Approved March 6, 2025
  • HSB 212 Relating to affirmative action and equal opportunity requirements for state and certain educational …
    Referred February 19, 2025
    Not approved
  • HSB 211 Providing for the conversion of partnerships into other forms of domestic or foreign organizations, …
    Referred February 19, 2025
    Approved February 10, 2026
  • HF 477 Relating to the secession of counties
    Referred February 19, 2025
    Not approved
  • HF 464 Relating to court-ordered substance use disorder evaluations for persons convicted of operating whil…
    Referred February 19, 2025
    Approved March 4, 2025
  • HF 463 Establishing human trafficking prosecution units
    Referred February 19, 2025
    Approved March 4, 2025
  • HF 462 Modifying the periods of time to bring civil actions by victims of sexual abuse and including effect…
    Referred February 19, 2025
    Not approved
  • HF 454 Relating to jurors’ compensation
    Referred February 18, 2025
    Not approved
  • HF 453 Relating to the treatment of an unborn child for the purposes of damages for wrongful death, the def…
    Referred February 18, 2025
    Not approved
  • HF 452 Relating to human trafficking, including screening children, civil statutes of limitations, an annua…
    Referred February 18, 2025
    Approved March 4, 2025
  • HF 451 Prohibiting the state or a political subdivision of the state from entering into contracts with, or …
    Referred February 18, 2025
    Not approved
  • HSB 189 Relating to human trafficking and the definition of services
    Referred February 17, 2025
    Approved February 25, 2025
  • HSB 188 Relating to the examination of confidential records by the general assembly
    Referred February 17, 2025
    Not approved