Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HF 2156: A bill for an act relating to the eligibility of certain individuals employed by educational institutions for unemployment insurance benefits between two successive academic years or terms.

In committee Last action January 26, 2026: Introduced, referred to Labor and Workforce.

Plain-language summary

HF 2156 is a bill introduced in the Iowa House on January 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act relating to the eligibility of certain individuals employed by educational institutions for unemployment insurance benefits between two successive academic years or terms. Primary sponsor: Heather Matson (Democratic), Angel Ramirez (Democratic), Tracy Ehlert (Democratic), Mary Madison (Democratic), Dan Gosa (Democratic), Monica Kurth (Democratic), Elinor Levin (Democratic), Eric Gjerde (Democratic), Aime Wichtendahl (Democratic), Jerome Amos (Democratic), Timi Brown-Powers (Democratic), Brian Meyer (Democratic), Elizabeth Wilson (Democratic), Jennifer Konfrst (Democratic), Bob Kressig (Democratic), Ross Wilburn (Democratic), Larry McBurney (Democratic), J.D. Scholten (Democratic), Rob Johnson (Democratic), Ken Croken (Democratic), Austin Baeth (Democratic), Sean Bagniewski (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 26, 2026): Introduced, referred to Labor and Workforce.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Heather Matson (Democratic); Angel Ramirez (Democratic); Tracy Ehlert (Democratic); Mary Madison (Democratic); and 18 more.