BILL OF THE WEEK
IOWA LEGISLATURE - BILL OF THE WEEK
Each week during the Iowa Legislative Session, we put a spotlight on a bill or a topic of importance to Iowans with disabilities, their families, and those who advocate for inclusion. To help with your advocacy, we have also added clear language talking points for advocates to go along with these bills of the week.
2025 Bills of the Week
Autism Insurance Coverage (HF 330) - Signed (effective 1/1/2026)
Comprehensive Transition Programs (HF 271 & SF 283)
Seizure Safe Schools (HF 835) - Signed (effective 7/1/2025)
Medicaid Provider Rates (HF 13)
Victims with Disabilities (SJR 9): Passed, Must Pass Again in 2027-2028
Work Without Worry (HF 905)
Integrated Employment (HF 538)
Adaptive Driving Equipment (HF 485)
Iowa Health & Wellness Plan Work Requirements (HF 948, SF 599) - these bills did not pass but another version did (SF 615, listed below)
ABA Coverage/Hawki (HF 509)
Iowa Health & Wellness Plan Work Requirements (SF 615): Signed (effective 6/6/2025)
2024 Bills of the Week
House File 252 - Comprehensive Transition Scholarships (2024 Week 1)
House Study Bill 542: Special Education/AEA Changes (2024 Week 2)
Senate File 2022: Accessible Prescription Labels (2024 Week 3)
House Study Bill 198: Work Without Worry (2024 Week 4)
House File 2364: State Park Accessibility (2024 Week 5)
House Study Bill 713: New Plan for AEAs/Special Education (2024 Week 6)
House File 2232: Workplace Interpreters (2024 Week 7)
Senate File 2380: Voting & Election Changes (2024 Week 8)
Senate File 295: Guardianships & Conservatorships (2024 Week)
House File 2589: Work Without Worry/Right to Repair (2024 Week 10)
HF 2667/SF 2236: IAble Accounts: (2024 Week 11)
Senate File 2268: Service & Assistance Animals/Leases (2024 Week 12)
HF 264 & SF 7: Direct Support Professional Wages (2024 Week 13)
HF 2690: Medicaid for Employed Persons with Disabilities (2024 Week 14)


