Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HF 80: A bill for an act prohibiting school districts and charter schools from taking disciplinary action against employees, contractors, or students for the use of legal names, the use of student names as listed in school registration forms or records, or for the failure to use personal pronouns in official communications, and providing civil penalties.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HF 80 is a bill introduced in the Iowa House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act prohibiting school districts and charter schools from taking disciplinary action against employees, contractors, or students for the use of legal names, the use of student names as listed in school registration forms or records, or for the failure to use personal pronouns in official communications, and providing civil penalties. Primary sponsor: Helena Hayes (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2025): Subcommittee recommends passage.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena Hayes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Subcommittee recommends passage.
- Subcommittee Meeting: 01/28/2025 8:30AM RM 103.
- Subcommittee: Hayes, Matson and Stone.
- Introduced, referred to Education.