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IA HF2177

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Travis Sitzmann

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • State employees may be granted up to 8 hours of paid leave per calendar year to participate in volunteer activities
  • Employees retain all benefits during volunteer leave, including seniority, vacation time, personal days, sick leave, and health coverage
  • Compensation during leave is paid at the employee's regular rate of pay for missed work hours
  • Employees on volunteer leave are not considered state employees for workers' compensation purposes during the leave period
  • Employees on volunteer leave are excluded from coverage under the state tort claims Act (Chapter 669) during the leave period

Legislative Description

A bill for an act providing paid leave to state employees for volunteer activities.

Last Action

Subcommittee recommends passage.

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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