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IA SF2248
Bill
Status
2/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Molly Donahue
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AI Summary
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Employers with 10 or more full-time employees in Iowa must provide paid family and medical leave to employees whose child is receiving inpatient care in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)
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Leave covers the duration of the child's NICU stay, up to a maximum of 12 weeks
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Employees on leave must receive their regular hourly rate or salary and maintain the same benefits, including health care coverage
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Employers who violate the requirement are liable for back pay, attorney fees, costs, and other equitable relief as determined by the court
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The Director of the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing has authority to enforce the law and investigate alleged violations
Legislative Description
A bill for an act providing for paid family and medical leave to certain employees who have a child receiving inpatient care in a neonatal intensive care unit.
Last Action
Subcommittee: Driscoll, Donahue, and Taylor. S.J. 278.
2/12/2026