Iowa 91th General Assembly Status: Introduced

SF421 — A bill for an act relating to property law by modifying provisions related to landlord and tenant law and forcible entry and detainer actions, and including effective date provisions.

Last action — Introduced, referred to Ways and Means. H.J. 893.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

A bill for an act relating to property law by modifying provisions related to landlord and tenant law and forcible entry and detainer actions, and including effective date provisions.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 983.

  2. Introduced, referred to Ways and Means. H.J. 893.

  3. Committee vote: Yeas, 15. Nays, 6. H.J. 550.

  4. Committee report, recommending passage. H.J. 550.

  5. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  6. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  7. Subcommittee Meeting: 03/04/2025 3:30PM RM 19.

  8. Subcommittee Meeting: 03/05/2025 10:00AM Room 217 Conference Room.

  9. Subcommittee: Thomson, C., Dunwell and Meyer, B. H.J. 464.

  10. Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 461.

  11. Subcommittee: Shipley, Blake, and Westrich. S.J. 357.

  12. Introduced, referred to Judiciary. S.J. 340.

Sponsors

  • COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SF421 do?
A bill for an act relating to property law by modifying provisions related to landlord and tenant law and forcible entry and detainer actions, and including effective date provisions.
Who sponsors SF421?
SF421 is sponsored by COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY.
What is the current status of SF421?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SF421?
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