Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HF 2385: A bill for an act prohibiting the misclassification of employees as independent contractors, providing penalties, and including applicability provisions.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HF 2385 is a bill introduced in the Iowa House on February 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act prohibiting the misclassification of employees as independent contractors, providing penalties, and including applicability provisions. Primary sponsor: Brian Meyer (Democratic), Ross Wilburn (Democratic), Heather Matson (Democratic), Timi Brown-Powers (Democratic), Jerome Amos (Democratic), Aime Wichtendahl (Democratic), Elizabeth Wilson (Democratic), Angel Ramirez (Democratic), Bob Kressig (Democratic), Mary Madison (Democratic), Ken Croken (Democratic), Dave Jacoby (Democratic), Eric Gjerde (Democratic), Tracy Ehlert (Democratic), Ruth Ann Gaines (Democratic), Rob Johnson (Democratic), Monica Kurth (Democratic), Lindsay James (Democratic), Dan Gosa (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): Rereferred to Labor and Workforce.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 19
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Meyer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Ross Wilburn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Heather Matson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Timi Brown-Powers | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Jerome Amos | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Aime Wichtendahl | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
| Elizabeth Wilson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 73 |
| Angel Ramirez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| Bob Kressig | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Mary Madison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| Ken Croken | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 97 |
| Dave Jacoby | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 86 |
| Eric Gjerde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Tracy Ehlert | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Ruth Ann Gaines | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Rob Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Monica Kurth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 98 |
| Lindsay James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Dan Gosa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Rereferred to Labor and Workforce.
- Placed on calendar.
- Motion prevailed.
- Motion to invoke Rule 60 to place on Calendar, yeas 92, nays 0.
- Introduced, referred to Labor and Workforce.