Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SF 8: A bill for an act prohibiting school districts and charter schools from taking disciplinary action against employees, contractors, or students for the use of legal names, the use of student names as listed in school registration forms or records, or for the failure to use personal pronouns in official communications, and providing civil penalties.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SF 8 is a bill introduced in the Iowa Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act prohibiting school districts and charter schools from taking disciplinary action against employees, contractors, or students for the use of legal names, the use of student names as listed in school registration forms or records, or for the failure to use personal pronouns in official communications, and providing civil penalties. Primary sponsor: Jesse Green (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 16, 2025): Referred to Education.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Green | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Education.
- Committee report, recommending passage.
- Placed on calendar.
- Subcommittee recommends passage.
- Subcommittee Meeting: 01/30/2025 11:00AM Room 315.
- Subcommittee: Green, Donahue, and Pike.
- Introduced, referred to Education.