Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HF 870: A bill for an act relating to students who attend a course in religious instruction that is provided by a private organization, including by modifying provisions related to compulsory education and chronic absenteeism.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HF 870 is a bill introduced in the Iowa House on March 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act relating to students who attend a course in religious instruction that is provided by a private organization, including by modifying provisions related to compulsory education and chronic absenteeism. Primary sponsor: COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION. Most recent recorded action (June 6, 2025): Signed by Governor.
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by Governor.
- Reported correctly enrolled, signed by Speaker and President, and sent to Governor.
- Message from Senate.
- Immediate message.
- Passed Senate, yeas 47, nays 0.
- Placed on calendar under unfinished business.
- Placed on calendar.
- Committee report, recommending passage.
- Subcommittee recommends passage.
- Subcommittee Meeting: 03/27/2025 8:30AM Senate Lounge.
- Subcommittee: Pike, Green, and Trone Garriott.
- Read first time, referred to Education.
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