Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SF 2239: 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 2239 is a bill introduced in the Iowa Senate on February 9, 2026. 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), Molly Donahue (Democratic), Catelin Drey (Democratic), Liz Bennett (Democratic), Zach Wahls (Democratic), Art Staed (Democratic), Izaah Knox (Democratic), Tom Townsend (Democratic), Bill Dotzler (Democratic), Cindy Winckler (Democratic), Tony Bisignano (Democratic), Mike Zimmer (Democratic), Sarah Garriott (Democratic), Janet Petersen (Democratic), Renee Hardman (Democratic), Janice Weiner (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Subcommittee: Driscoll, Donahue, and Schultz.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 16
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Blake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Molly Donahue | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Catelin Drey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Liz Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Zach Wahls | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Art Staed | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Izaah Knox | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Tom Townsend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Bill Dotzler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Cindy Winckler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 49 |
| Tony Bisignano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Mike Zimmer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Sarah Garriott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Janet Petersen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Renee Hardman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Janice Weiner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 45 |
“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, Donahue, and Schultz.
- Introduced, referred to Workforce.