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	2426	Requires commercial drivers in Iowa to demonstrate English language proficiency as a condition of CDL issuance and operation, establishes penalties for noncompliant drivers and motor carriers, and directs the Department of Transportation to administer testing consistent with federal standards.	04/08/2026 Passed Senate.	Pending delivery to Governor. Companion to HF 2700.
HF	2700	Prohibits a person who is not sufficiently proficient in the English language from operating a commercial motor vehicle.	03/31/2026 Substituted by SF 2426. Withdrawn.	Dead. Substituted by companion bill SF 2426.
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