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IA SF2310

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Cherielynn Westrich

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires Iowa HHS to verify immigration and U.S. citizenship status through the federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) online service before determining eligibility for public assistance programs.

  • Applies to both initial applicants and current recipients undergoing ongoing eligibility reviews for SNAP, Medicaid, the Family Investment Program (FIP), and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

  • Amends Iowa Code Section 239.6 to add the SAVE database as a mandatory verification source for immigration and citizenship information.

  • Verification will be conducted using information maintained by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services within the Department of Homeland Security.

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to eligibility for certain public assistance programs.

Last Action

Subcommittee: Webster, Petersen, and Sweeney. S.J. 304.

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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