Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HF 675: A bill for an act requiring employers to provide employees with meal periods and rest periods and providing penalties.

In committee Last action February 28, 2025: Introduced, referred to Labor and Workforce.

Plain-language summary

HF 675 is a bill introduced in the Iowa House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act requiring employers to provide employees with meal periods and rest periods and providing penalties. Primary sponsor: Jeff Cooling (Democratic), Ross Wilburn (Democratic), Lindsay James (Democratic), Elinor Levin (Democratic), Brian Meyer (Democratic), Jennifer Konfrst (Democratic), Heather Matson (Democratic), Bob Kressig (Democratic), Sean Bagniewski (Democratic), Mary Madison (Democratic), Ken Croken (Democratic), Rob Johnson (Democratic), Jerome Amos (Democratic), Megan Srinivas (Democratic), Tracy Ehlert (Democratic), Rick Olson (Democratic), J.D. Scholten (Democratic), Beth Wessel-Kroeschell (Democratic), Amy Nielsen (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 28, 2025): Introduced, referred to Labor and Workforce.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jeff Cooling (Democratic); Ross Wilburn (Democratic); Lindsay James (Democratic); Elinor Levin (Democratic); and 15 more.