Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HF 940: A bill for an act relating to civil law, including providing notice to named beneficiaries in probate law, a process for named beneficiaries to obtain ownership of property held by others in probate law, and authorizing spouses to amend premarital agreements, and including applicability provisions.

Passed both chambers Last action April 22, 2026: Message from House.

Plain-language summary

HF 940 is a bill introduced in the Iowa House on March 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act relating to civil law, including providing notice to named beneficiaries in probate law, a process for named beneficiaries to obtain ownership of property held by others in probate law, and authorizing spouses to amend premarital agreements, and including applicability provisions. Primary sponsor: COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY. Most recent recorded action (April 22, 2026): Message from House.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY.