Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Proposed Bill

HSB 536: A bill for an act prohibiting regents institutions from entering into employment contracts with Chinese citizens holding certain visas.

In committee Last action February 16, 2026: Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2513.

Plain-language summary

HSB 536 is a proposed bill introduced in the Iowa House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act prohibiting regents institutions from entering into employment contracts with Chinese citizens holding certain visas. Primary sponsor: COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION. Most recent recorded action (February 16, 2026): Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2513.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION.