Iowa HF2631: A BILL FOR An Act relating to a family leave and medical leave insurance program that provides for paid, job-protected leave for certain family leave and medical leave reasons for eligible employees of specified employers

What the bill says

A bill FOR An Act relating to a family leave and medical leave insurance program that provides for paid, job-protected leave for certain family leave and medical leave reasons for eligible employees of specified employers.

From the introduced text, February 19, 2026:

A BILL FOR An Act relating to a family leave and medical leave insurance program that provides for paid, job-protected leave for certain family leave and medical leave reasons for eligible employees of specified employers. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA: TLSB 5693YH (4) je/js H.F. 2631 Section 1. Section 7E.5, subsection 1, paragraph h, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: h. The department of workforce development, created in section 84A.1, which has primary responsibility for administering the laws relating to unemployment compensation insurance, job placement and training, the family leave and medical insurance program, and related matters. Sec. 2. Section 84A.1, subsection 1, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 1. The department of workforce development is created to administer the laws of this state relating to unemployment compensation insurance, and job placement and training, and the family leave and medical leave insurance program. Sec. 3. NEW SECTION. 96A.1 Short title. This chapter may be cited as the "Iowa Family and Medical Leave Act". Sec. 4. NEW SECTION. 96A.2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Child" means a biological, adopted, or foster child, a stepchild, a legal ward, or a child of a person standing in loco parentis, regardless of the child's age or …

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Sponsors

• Daniel Gosa (D, 81) · primary sponsor
• Meyer (R)
• Elinor Levin (D, 89)
• Heather Matson (D, 42)
• Aime Wichtendahl (D, 80)
• Timi Brown-Powers (D, 61)
• Rob Johnson (D, 34)
• Jr, Amos
• Ross Wilburn (D, 50)
• Angel Ramirez (D, 78)
• Mary Madison (D, 31)
• Austin Baeth (D, 36)

Latest actions

1. March 31, 2026: Rereferred to Labor and Workforce. H.J. 784 .
2. March 31, 2026: Placed on calendar. H.J. 769 .
3. March 31, 2026: Motion prevailed. H.J. 769 .
4. March 31, 2026: Motion to invoke Rule 60 to place on Calendar, yeas 92, nays 0. H.J. 769 .
5. February 19, 2026: Introduced, referred to Labor and Workforce. H.J. 349 .

Votes

• Motion to invoke Rule 60 to place on Calendar, yeas 92, nays 0. H.J. 769 . (March 31, 2026): 92 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HF2631?

HF2631 is a bill in the Iowa Legislature (91st General Assembly): A BILL FOR An Act relating to a family leave and medical leave insurance program that provides for paid, job-protected leave for certain family leave and medical leave reasons for eligible employees of specified employers.

What does HF2631 do?

In its own words: A bill FOR An Act relating to a family leave and medical leave insurance program that provides for paid, job-protected leave for certain family leave and medical leave reasons for eligible employees of specified employers.

What is the status of HF2631?

In committee as of March 31, 2026. Latest action: Rereferred to Labor and Workforce. H.J. 784 . (March 31, 2026).

Who sponsored HF2631?

Daniel Gosa (D, 81), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HF2631?

On the Iowa Legislature website: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=HF+2631&ga=91