Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SF 109: A bill for an act relating to a family leave and medical leave insurance program that provides for paid, job-protected leave for certain family leave and medical leave reasons for eligible employees of specified employers.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SF 109 is a bill introduced in the Iowa Senate on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act relating to a family leave and medical leave insurance program that provides for paid, job-protected leave for certain family leave and medical leave reasons for eligible employees of specified employers. Primary sponsor: Matt Blake (Democratic), Cindy Winckler (Democratic), Art Staed (Democratic), Tony Bisignano (Democratic), Izaah Knox (Democratic), Tom Townsend (Democratic), Molly Donahue (Democratic), Herman Quirmbach (Democratic), Janet Petersen (Democratic), Bill Dotzler (Democratic), Janice Weiner (Democratic), Zach Wahls (Democratic), Sarah Garriott (Democratic), CELSI, Liz Bennett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 23, 2025): Subcommittee: Driscoll, Sires, and Wahls.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Blake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Cindy Winckler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 49 |
| Art Staed | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Tony Bisignano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Izaah Knox | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Tom Townsend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Molly Donahue | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Herman Quirmbach | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Janet Petersen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Bill Dotzler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Janice Weiner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 45 |
| Zach Wahls | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Sarah Garriott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| CELSI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Liz Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
“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: Driscoll, Sires, and Wahls.
- Introduced, referred to Workforce.