Iowa 2026 | IANA

Bill	Bill#	SUMMARY	LAST ACTION	NOTES
SF	38	Requires crew of at least two for operation of freight train. Provides penalty.	05/14/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	Carried-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.	Carried-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.	01/28/2026 Transportation Subcommittee recommends passage.	Pending Committee action.
SF	509	Defines independent contractor. Requires owner-operator meet definition to be an independent contractor.	05/14/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	Carried-over to 2026.
HF	2100	Prohibits the use of a language other than English for commercial driver’s license examinations.	01/15/2026 Introduced. Referred to House Committee on Transportation.	Pending Committee action.
SF	2173	Adds new English language proficiency requirements for commercial drivers. Prohibits carriers from employing drivers who do not meet the proficiency standard, and establish civil penalties for violations..	02/10/2026 Subcommittee meeting.	Pending Committee action.
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