Here’s what to know about some of the changes in Iowa Code taking effect: Gender identity in the Iowa Civil Rights Act: The first bill Reynolds signed in the 2025 legislative session was Senate File ...

Despite the protestors’ outcry, Iowa lawmakers approved Senate File 418 in a party line vote in the Senate, 33-15, and a vote with bipartisan opposition in the House, 60-35. Five Republicans joined ...

Related link. Senate File 418; The Iowa Legislature passed a bill (Senate File 418) removing “gender identity” as a protected characteristic under the Iowa Civil Rights Act.The Act prohibits ...

Lennon Janes speaks during a subcommittee hearing for Senate File 418, removing gender identity protections from the Iowa Civil Rights Act on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in Des Moines.

The Iowa Senate and House of Representatives (House) passed a bill on Thursday that will remove protection from discrimination on “gender identity” grounds from the Iowa Code, effectively restricting ...

The Senate Judiciary Committee ended up advancing Senate File 418 on a 14-6 vote along party lines, with all Republicans in favor. SF 418, ...

DES MOINES, Iowa (KWQC) — Governor Reynolds released the following statement after signing Iowa Senate File 418 into law on Friday: “Today, I am signing into law a bill that safeguards the ...