Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HF 2165: A bill for an act relating to the casting of ballots by absent voters.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HF 2165 is a bill introduced in the Iowa House on January 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act relating to the casting of ballots by absent voters. Primary sponsor: Cindy Golding (Republican), Wendy Larson (Republican), Helena Hayes (Republican), Charley Thomson (Republican), Zach Dieken (Republican), Samantha Fett (Republican), Tom Gerhold (Republican), Craig Williams (Republican), Jason Gearhart (Republican), Mark Thompson (Republican), Steve Bradley (Republican), Eddie Andrews (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 26, 2026): Introduced, referred to State Government.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cindy Golding | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Wendy Larson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
| Helena Hayes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Charley Thomson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Zach Dieken | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Samantha Fett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Tom Gerhold | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Craig Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Jason Gearhart | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Mark Thompson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Steve Bradley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Eddie Andrews | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, referred to State Government.