Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SF 190: A bill for an act establishing certain privileges for communications made regarding incidents of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination and creating a special motion for expedited relief in such actions.

In committee Last action February 4, 2025: Subcommittee: Schultz, Blake, and Bousselot.

Plain-language summary

SF 190 is a bill introduced in the Iowa Senate on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act establishing certain privileges for communications made regarding incidents of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination and creating a special motion for expedited relief in such actions. Primary sponsor: Janet Petersen (Democratic), Molly Donahue (Democratic), Tony Bisignano (Democratic), Sarah Garriott (Democratic), Tom Townsend (Democratic), Art Staed (Democratic), Herman Quirmbach (Democratic), Cindy Winckler (Democratic), Janice Weiner (Democratic), Bill Dotzler (Democratic), Matt Blake (Democratic), Liz Bennett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2025): Subcommittee: Schultz, Blake, and Bousselot.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Janet Petersen (Democratic); Molly Donahue (Democratic); Tony Bisignano (Democratic); Sarah Garriott (Democratic); and 8 more.