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IA HF2409

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Josh Turek

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Classifies campaign contributions as illegal when made by a person who is not an eligible elector residing in the jurisdiction represented by the office the candidate is seeking (state, district, county, township, city, ward, or other political subdivision)
  • Amends Iowa Code Section 68A.502 by adding a new paragraph defining this type of prohibited contribution
  • Willful violations constitute a serious misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year confinement and fines between $430 and $2,560
  • Violators may also face civil penalties from the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board, including remedial action, reprimand, and civil penalties up to $2,000

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to illegal campaign contributions, and making penalties applicable.

Last Action

Introduced, referred to State Government. H.J. 259.

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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