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IA SSB3128

SB

Status

Introduced

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Local Government

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Iowa Code Section 384.84 to allow a tenant's direct notification to a city utility or enterprise to serve as acceptable written notice when the landlord has an active rental license for the property.

  • Permits tenants to notify city utilities of their responsibility or cessation of responsibility for utility charges, eliminating the need for landlord-provided written notice in licensed rental situations.

  • Covers utility services including sewer systems, storm water drainage, sewage treatment, solid waste collection, solid waste disposal, gas, and electric.

  • Maintains existing deposit requirements: up to 90 days' cost for sewer/waste services and up to 60 days' cost for gas and electric services.

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to city utilities including tenant notification.(See SF 2438.)

Last Action

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2438.

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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