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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2025 | IA | HF 889 | Establishes Paid Parental Leave for State Employees in Iowa | Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 1) |
| April 23, 2025 | IA | SF 445 | Expands Access to High-Quality Preschool and Early Childhood Care | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 14) |
| April 14, 2025 | IA | HF 306 | Establishes New Penalties for the Distribution of Obscene Material to a Minor in Iowa | Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 0) |
| April 7, 2025 | IA | SF 304 | Establishes an Exemption to a Minor's Legal Capacity to Consent to Vaccinations Without Their Parent's Permission | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 14) |
| March 25, 2025 | IA | SF 473 | Establishes Protections for Religious and Moral Beliefs of Foster and Adoptive Parents | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 14) |
| March 19, 2025 | IA | SF 273 | Require Schools to Report Employee Misconduct Toward Students | Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 2) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | HF 889 | Establishes Paid Parental Leave for State Employees in Iowa | Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 1) |
| 4/23 | SF 445 | Expands Access to High-Quality Preschool and Early Childhood Care | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 14) |
| 4/14 | HF 306 | Establishes New Penalties for the Distribution of Obscene Material to a Minor in Iowa | Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 0) |
| 4/07 | SF 304 | Establishes an Exemption to a Minor's Legal Capacity to Consent to Vaccinations Without Their Parent's Permission | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 14) |
| 3/25 | SF 473 | Establishes Protections for Religious and Moral Beliefs of Foster and Adoptive Parents | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 14) |
| 3/19 | SF 273 | Require Schools to Report Employee Misconduct Toward Students | Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 2) |