Iowa SF2165: An Act adopting a state dictionary

What the bill says

A bill FOR An Act adopting a state dictionary.

From the introduced text, January 29, 2026:

A BILL FOR An Act adopting a state dictionary. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA: TLSB 5289XS (1) sc/ns S.F. 2165 Section 1. Section 1.18, Code 2026, is amended by adding the following new subsection: NEW SUBSECTION. 2A. The Oxford English dictionary is hereby adopted as the official dictionary of the state of Iowa. EXPLANATION The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with the explanation's substance by the members of the general assembly. This bill adopts the Oxford English dictionary as the official state dictionary. The provisions of Code section 1.18 (Iowa English language reaffirmation) do not apply to, among other things, tourism and commerce, public health and safety, language education, and communication by a member of the general assembly or an officer of state government. LSB 5289XS (1) -1- sc/ns 1/1

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Sponsors

• Doug Campbell (R, 30) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. February 3, 2026: Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Schultz, and Staed. S.J. 191 .
2. January 29, 2026: Introduced, referred to State Government. S.J. 170 .

Common questions

What is SF2165?

SF2165 is a bill in the Iowa Legislature (91st General Assembly): An Act adopting a state dictionary.

What does SF2165 do?

In its own words: A bill FOR An Act adopting a state dictionary.

What is the status of SF2165?

In committee as of February 3, 2026. Latest action: Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Schultz, and Staed. S.J. 191 . (February 3, 2026).

Who sponsored SF2165?

Doug Campbell (R, 30).

Where is the official record for SF2165?

On the Iowa Legislature website: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=SF+2165&ga=91