Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Proposed Bill
HSB 542: A bill for an act prohibiting courses and content relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, and critical race theory in general education requirements and core curricula at regents institutions.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HSB 542 is a proposed bill introduced in the Iowa House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act prohibiting courses and content relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, and critical race theory in general education requirements and core curricula at regents institutions. Primary sponsor: COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION. Most recent recorded action (February 16, 2026): Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2487.
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMITTEE ON HIGHER 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
- Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2487.
- Committee vote: Yeas, 7. Nays, 4.
- Committee report, recommending amendment and passage.
- Subcommittee recommends passage.
- Subcommittee Meeting: 02/09/2026 4:30PM RM 102.
- Subcommittee reassigned: Holt, Wheeler and Wilburn.
- Subcommittee: Stone, Wheeler and Wilburn.
- Introduced, referred to Higher Education.