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IA HF2456

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Josh Turek

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits employers from paying workers with disabilities less than minimum wage under the federal subminimum wage provision (29 U.S.C. §214(c)), effective July 1, 2027
  • Exempts nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations operating sheltered workshops from the subminimum wage prohibition until July 1, 2028, when the exemption is repealed
  • Establishes state policy that competitive and integrated employment shall be the first and preferred option when serving working-age persons with disabilities
  • Requires all state agencies to implement this employment-first policy in their programs and services
  • Directs the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing to conduct outreach informing employers of the new minimum wage requirements

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to employment of persons with disabilities.

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Labor and Workforce. H.J. 292.

2/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor and Workforce2/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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