Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Issue Summary

Key Votes

Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
March 9, 2026 Iowa SF 579 Prohibits Local Agencies From Enacting Civil Rights Protections That are More Strict Than Those Required by the State Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 16)
March 5, 2026 Iowa SF 579 Prohibits Local Agencies From Enacting Civil Rights Protections That are More Strict Than Those Required by the State Bill Passed - House (60 - 26)
March 25, 2025 Iowa SF 473 Establishes Protections for Religious and Moral Beliefs of Foster and Adoptive Parents Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 14)
Feb. 27, 2025 Iowa SF 418 Prohibits the Recognition of Gender Identity as a Protected Class Bill Passed - House (60 - 36)
Feb. 27, 2025 Iowa SF 418 Prohibits the Recognition of Gender Identity as a Protected Class Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 15)
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