Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SF 236: A bill for an act relating to certain sincerely held religious or moral beliefs of child foster care providers and prospective adoptive parents.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SF 236 is a bill introduced in the Iowa Senate on February 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act relating to certain sincerely held religious or moral beliefs of child foster care providers and prospective adoptive parents. Primary sponsor: Sandy Salmon (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2025): Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 473.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Salmon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
“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 SF 473.
- Subcommittee recommends passage.
- Subcommittee Meeting: 02/24/2025 11:00AM Room 315.
- Subcommittee: Salmon, Pike, and Trone Garriott.
- Introduced, referred to Health and Human Services.