Iowa 91th General Assembly Status: Introduced

HF2385 — A bill for an act prohibiting the misclassification of employees as independent contractors, providing penalties, and including applicability provisions.

Last action — Introduced, referred to Labor and Workforce. H.J. 244.

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 10, 2026. 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 prohibiting the misclassification of employees as independent contractors, providing penalties, and including applicability provisions.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rereferred to Labor and Workforce. H.J. 784.

  2. Placed on calendar. H.J. 769.

  3. Motion prevailed. H.J. 769.

  4. Motion to invoke Rule 60 to place on Calendar, yeas 92, nays 0. H.J. 769.

  5. Introduced, referred to Labor and Workforce. H.J. 244.

Sponsors

  • B. MEYER, WILBURN, MATSON, BROWN-POWERS, AMOS JR., WICHTENDAHL, WILSON, RAMIREZ, KRESSIG, MADISON, CROKEN, JACOBY, GJERDE, EHLERT, GAINES, R. JOHNSON, KURTH, JAMES and GOSA · Primary

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

Sponsors (1)

  • B. MEYER, WILBURN, MATSON, BROWN-POWERS, AMOS JR., WICHTENDAHL, WILSON, RAMIREZ, KRESSIG, MADISON, CROKEN, JACOBY, GJERDE, EHLERT, GAINES, R. JOHNSON, KURTH, JAMES and GOSA

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HF2385 do?
A bill for an act prohibiting the misclassification of employees as independent contractors, providing penalties, and including applicability provisions.
Who sponsors HF2385?
HF2385 is sponsored by B. MEYER, WILBURN, MATSON, BROWN-POWERS, AMOS JR., WICHTENDAHL, WILSON, RAMIREZ, KRESSIG, MADISON, CROKEN, JACOBY, GJERDE, EHLERT, GAINES, R. JOHNSON, KURTH, JAMES and GOSA.
What is the current status of HF2385?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HF2385?
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