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IA SF2009
Bill
Status
1/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Charlie McClintock
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AI Summary
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Designates nonsupervisory Iowa Department of Corrections employees with ongoing direct inmate contact as "public safety employees" for collective bargaining purposes under Code chapter 20, granting them expanded bargaining rights including broader negotiation scope and arbitration procedures.
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Requires the state to pay full health insurance costs for surviving spouses and children of certain Department of Corrections employees who die in the line of duty, removing current language allowing partial or no payment.
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Mandates the department establish training programs in self-defense and de-escalation techniques for employees with direct inmate contact, along with uniform safety practices across all correctional institutions including online training options.
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Authorizes 5-30 days of paid trauma leave for employees witnessing traumatic events, with up to 90 days paid leave for employees held hostage, not charged against sick leave.
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Prohibits the department from contracting with individuals to perform department functions if the contract provides pay or benefits exceeding those of state employees performing similar work.
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to certain employees of the department of corrections, including collective bargaining, health insurance for a surviving spouse and children of certain employees of the department, and certain operational and employment matters involving the department, and including applicability provisions.
Last Action
Subcommittee: Driscoll, Donahue, and Taylor. S.J. 89.
1/14/2026