Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HF 2385: A bill for an act prohibiting the misclassification of employees as independent contractors, providing penalties, and including applicability provisions.

In committee Last action March 31, 2026: Rereferred to Labor and Workforce.

Plain-language summary

HF 2385 is a bill introduced in the Iowa House on February 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act prohibiting the misclassification of employees as independent contractors, providing penalties, and including applicability provisions. Primary sponsor: Brian Meyer (Democratic), Ross Wilburn (Democratic), Heather Matson (Democratic), Timi Brown-Powers (Democratic), Jerome Amos (Democratic), Aime Wichtendahl (Democratic), Elizabeth Wilson (Democratic), Angel Ramirez (Democratic), Bob Kressig (Democratic), Mary Madison (Democratic), Ken Croken (Democratic), Dave Jacoby (Democratic), Eric Gjerde (Democratic), Tracy Ehlert (Democratic), Ruth Ann Gaines (Democratic), Rob Johnson (Democratic), Monica Kurth (Democratic), Lindsay James (Democratic), Dan Gosa (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): Rereferred to Labor and Workforce.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Brian Meyer (Democratic); Ross Wilburn (Democratic); Heather Matson (Democratic); Timi Brown-Powers (Democratic); and 15 more.