Iowa 2025 Session Dates: 01/13/2025 – 05/02/2025 Click bill number to view bill textClick summary to view legislation detail Bill Bill# SUMMARY LAST ACTION NOTES SF 1 Concerns the comparative fault of railway corporations if length of train was determined to contribute to an accident. 01/22/2025 Senate Transportation Subcommittee recommends indefinite postponement. Dead. SF 38 Requires crew of at least two for operation of freight train. Provides penalty. 05/14/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment. Carries-over to 2026. HF 348 Prohibits the misclassification of employees as independent contractors. Provides penalties, and includes applicability provisions. 05/14/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment. Carries-over to 2026. HF 494 Requires a railroad train operated by a class I rail carrier or class II rail carrier, operating on a railroad track in connection with the movement of freight, be operated by a crew of at least two qualified railroad employees. Provides penalties for violations. 05/14/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment. Carries-over to 2026. SF 377 Prohibits consideration of the deployment, implementation, or use of a motor carrier safety improvement when determining a person’s employment status. 03/28/2025 Signed by Governor. Effective 7/1/2025. SF 509 Defines independent contractor. Requires owner-operator meet definition to be an independent contractor. 05/14/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment. Carries-over to 2026. Bill Bill# SUMMARY LAST ACTION NOTES