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IA HSB536
SB
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Higher Education
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AI Summary
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Requires the Iowa State Board of Regents to adopt a policy prohibiting regents institutions (state universities) from entering into employment contracts with individuals who hold H-1B visas and are citizens of the People's Republic of China
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Prohibition takes effect for employment contracts entered into on or after July 1, 2026
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Amends Iowa Code Section 262.9 by adding a new subsection (subsection 43) to existing Board of Regents duties
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Proposed by the House Committee on Higher Education, with Chairperson Collins as sponsor
Legislative Description
A bill for an act prohibiting regents institutions from entering into employment contracts with Chinese citizens holding certain visas.(See HF 2513.)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2513.
2/16/2026