Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SF 456: A bill for an act relating to the choice of doctor to treat injured employees under workers’ compensation laws and including effective date and applicability provisions.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SF 456 is a bill introduced in the Iowa Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act relating to the choice of doctor to treat injured employees under workers’ compensation laws and including effective date and applicability provisions. Primary sponsor: Tom Townsend (Democratic), Sarah Garriott (Democratic), Molly Donahue (Democratic), Bill Dotzler (Democratic), Cindy Winckler (Democratic), Mike Zimmer (Democratic), Matt Blake (Democratic), Zach Wahls (Democratic), Tony Bisignano (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2025): Subcommittee: Driscoll, Schultz, and Townsend.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Townsend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Sarah Garriott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Molly Donahue | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Bill Dotzler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Cindy Winckler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 49 |
| Mike Zimmer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Matt Blake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Zach Wahls | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Tony Bisignano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“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, Schultz, and Townsend.
- Introduced, referred to Workforce.