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IA SF2145
Bill
Status
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Local Government
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AI Summary
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Amends Iowa Code section 68B.22 to allow local officials and local employees to receive monetary donations from other local officials or employees to help pay medical or health care expenses resulting from a diagnosed condition.
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Donations must be made and received through an online crowdfunding or fundraising platform to qualify for the exception.
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Individual donations are capped at $100 per donor to a recipient per calendar year.
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"Local official" means a political subdivision officeholder; "local employee" means a person employed by a political subdivision, excluding independent contractors.
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Knowingly and intentionally violating this provision constitutes a serious misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year confinement and fines between $430 and $2,560, plus potential reprimand, suspension, or dismissal.
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to monetary donations that may be received and gifted by local officials and local employees to offset medical or health care expenses, and making penalties applicable.(Formerly SF 580, SF 261.)
Last Action
Subcommittee recommends passage.
3/2/2026