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IA HF2388

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gary Mohr

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Iowa Code section 22.7, subsection 11 to expand public records requirements for government employee separations

  • Requires disclosure of the last date a resigned or discharged government employee, contractor, or appointee actually performed work or carried out essential job functions

  • Makes public the specific reasons a government body terminated a contract, at-will employment, or engagement, including details of any alleged misconduct or breach of contract

  • Mandates disclosure of all severance payments, continuation pay, and benefits provided beyond compensation earned for work performed prior to separation

  • Applies regardless of whether separation information is contained in written documents, contracts, agreements, or informal arrangements

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to public records, including employment separation information for certain government employees, contractors, or appointees.(See HF 2638.)

Last Action

Withdrawn. H.J. 672.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government2/12/2026
State Government2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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