Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SF 2239: A bill for an act relating to a family leave and medical leave insurance program that provides for paid, job-protected leave for certain family leave and medical leave reasons for eligible employees of specified employers.

In committee Last action February 12, 2026: Subcommittee: Driscoll, Donahue, and Schultz.

Plain-language summary

SF 2239 is a bill introduced in the Iowa Senate on February 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act relating to a family leave and medical leave insurance program that provides for paid, job-protected leave for certain family leave and medical leave reasons for eligible employees of specified employers. Primary sponsor: Matt Blake (Democratic), Molly Donahue (Democratic), Catelin Drey (Democratic), Liz Bennett (Democratic), Zach Wahls (Democratic), Art Staed (Democratic), Izaah Knox (Democratic), Tom Townsend (Democratic), Bill Dotzler (Democratic), Cindy Winckler (Democratic), Tony Bisignano (Democratic), Mike Zimmer (Democratic), Sarah Garriott (Democratic), Janet Petersen (Democratic), Renee Hardman (Democratic), Janice Weiner (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Subcommittee: Driscoll, Donahue, and Schultz.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Matt Blake (Democratic); Molly Donahue (Democratic); Catelin Drey (Democratic); Liz Bennett (Democratic); and 12 more.