Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SF 456: A bill for an act relating to the choice of doctor to treat injured employees under workers’ compensation laws and including effective date and applicability provisions.

In committee Last action February 27, 2025: Subcommittee: Driscoll, Schultz, and Townsend.

Plain-language summary

SF 456 is a bill introduced in the Iowa Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act relating to the choice of doctor to treat injured employees under workers’ compensation laws and including effective date and applicability provisions. Primary sponsor: Tom Townsend (Democratic), Sarah Garriott (Democratic), Molly Donahue (Democratic), Bill Dotzler (Democratic), Cindy Winckler (Democratic), Mike Zimmer (Democratic), Matt Blake (Democratic), Zach Wahls (Democratic), Tony Bisignano (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2025): Subcommittee: Driscoll, Schultz, and Townsend.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tom Townsend (Democratic); Sarah Garriott (Democratic); Molly Donahue (Democratic); Bill Dotzler (Democratic); and 5 more.