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IA HF2513
Bill
Status
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Higher Education
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AI Summary
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Iowa higher education institutions would be prohibited from entering employment contracts on or after July 1, 2026, with H-1B visa holders who are citizens of nations designated as foreign adversaries by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce or state sponsors of terrorism by the U.S. Secretary of State.
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Community colleges must adopt policies implementing this employment restriction under amendments to Section 260C.14 of the Iowa Code.
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Institutions governed by the State Board of Regents (Iowa's public universities) must adopt similar prohibiting policies under amendments to Section 262.9.
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Private colleges and universities providing degree programs in Iowa are directly prohibited from such employment contracts under new Chapter 261M.
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The bill passed the Iowa House on March 3, 2026, and would take effect July 1, 2026.
Legislative Description
A bill for an act prohibiting institutions of higher education from entering into employment contracts with citizens of federally designated foreign adversaries and state sponsors of terrorism holding certain visas. (Formerly HSB 536.)
Last Action
Placed on calendar.
3/11/2026