Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds today signed a diverse package of bills into law, addressing issues from internet safety for minors to nuclear energy development and educational programs. The legislative actions come as the governor approaches the June 2, 2026, deadline for acting on all remaining bills from the current session.
Among the significant bills is HF 864, which mandates reasonable age verification for internet sites or applications containing pornographic material accessible to minors. Education also saw several new laws, including HF 2231 establishing a "seal of civics excellence" program and SF 2086 authorizing an elective junior fire fighter program for high school students. SF 2428 modifies duties of the Department of Education, student discipline, and provisions for students with individualized education programs. SF 2474 relates to the Iowa dyslexia board and cardiac emergency response plans.
Economic and industry-focused legislation includes HF 2757, which provides sales and use tax exemptions and refunds for nuclear electric generation facilities and appropriates funds for a nuclear energy workforce. Bills HF 2771, SF 2465, and SF 2493 address various aspects of agriculture, natural resources, and environmental protection, including taxes and regulation. SF 2490 concerns oil and gas production, outlining filing requirements, DNR authority, and tax imposition. SF 2304 relates to public utilities, specifically ratemaking principles for water and wastewater infrastructure investments.
Other notable bills signed include SF 639, creating a specialty business court, and SF 378, which modifies speed limits and how excessive speed violations are considered. HF 2678 provides for persons under the secretary of state's jurisdiction and administrative dissolution of certain entities. SF 274 addresses forms of payment for extracurricular athletic contests, and SF 2189 relates to vehicle registration information for nonresidents.