Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

SF 418 — A bill for an act relating to sex and gender, including those and related terms for purposes of statutory construction, indications of a person’s sex on certain vital records, gender identity under the Iowa civil rights Act, and school curricula related to gender theory. Effective date: 07/01/2025.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 24, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kim Reynolds (Republican) on February 28, 2025.

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Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Senate File 418 includes new language that clarifies the definitions of sex and gender, particularly how they relate to vital records and educational curricula. Specifically, it reaffirms the inclusion of non-binary options in identifying gender on birth certificates and outlines how these concepts will be treated in statutory guidelines. This matters because it impacts how individuals are recognized in official documents and shapes the way gender-related topics are taught in schools, affecting inclusivity and representation for diverse identities.

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Senate File 418 - Enrolled Senate File 418 AN ACT RELATING TO SEX AND GENDER, INCLUDING THOSE AND RELATED TERMS FOR PURPOSES OF STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION, INDICATIONS OF A PERSON’S SEX ON CERTAIN VITAL RECORDS, GENDER IDENTITY UNDER THE IOWA CIVIL RIGHTS ACT, AND SCHOOL CURRICULA RELATED TO GENDER THEORY.
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A N S S F , N 1 I3 I N !1l1 I1i1t I I Senate File 418 AN ACT RELATING TO SEX AND GENDER, INCLUDING THOSE AND RELATED TERMS FOR PURPOSES OF STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION, INDICATIONS OF A PERSON'S SEX ON CERTAIN VITAL RECORDS, GENDER IDENTITY UNDER THE IOWA CIVIL RIGHTS ACT, AND SCHOOL CURRICULA RELATED TO GENDER THEORY.
4.1A Statutory construction — sex and related terms.
4.1A Statutory construction —— sex and related terms.
In the construction of statutes, the following rules shall be observed with regard to a person's biological sex:
In the construction of statutes, the following rules shall be observed with regard to a person’s biological sex:
"Sex -, when used to classify or describe a natural person, means the state of being either male or female as observed or clinically verified at birth.
“Sex”, when used to classify or describe a natural person, means the state of being either male or female as observed or clinically verified at birth.
When used in reference to a natural person, a "female means an individual who has, had, will have through the course of normal development, or would have but for a developmental anomaly, genetic anomaly, or accident, a reproductive system that at some point produces ova, and a ' fnae -means an individual who has, had, will have through the course of normal development, or would have but for a developmental anomaly, genetic anomaly, or accident, a reproductive system that at some point produces sperm.
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The term -woman- or girl - refers to a female and the term man - or boy - refers to a male.
When used in reference to a natural person, a “female” means an individual who has, had, will have through the course of normal development, or would have but for a developmental anomaly, genetic anomaly, or accident, a reproductive system that at some point produces ova, and a “male” means an individual who has, had, will have through the course of normal development, or would have but for a developmental anomaly, genetic anomaly, or accident, a reproductive system that at some point produces sperm.
c.
The term “woman” or “girl” refers to a female and the term “man” or “boy” refers to a male.
The term mother -means a parent who is female and the term "father -means a parent who is male.
The term “mother” means a parent who is female and the term “father” means a parent who is male.
-Gender-, when used alone in reference to males, females, or the natural differences between males and females shall be considered a synonym for sex and shall not be considered a synonym or shorthand expression for gender identity, experienced gender, gender expression, or gender role.
“Gender”, when used alone in reference to males, females, or the natural differences between males and females shall be considered a synonym for sex and shall not be considered a synonym or shorthand expression for gender identity, experienced gender, gender expression, or gender role.
The term equal - does not mean -same- or -identical g.
The term “equal” does not mean “same” or “identical”.
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h, A person born with a medically verifiable diagnosis of disorder or difference of sex development shall be provided the legal protections and accommodations afforded under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and applicable state law.
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A person born with a medically verifiable diagnosis of disorder or difference of sex development shall be provided the legal protections and accommodations afforded under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and applicable state law.
For the purposes of this section, "state law- includes any state statute or rule.
For the purposes of this section, “state law” includes any state statute or rule.
Section 84A.6, subsection 4, paragraph a , Code 2025, is amended to read as follows:
Section 84A.6, subsection 4, paragraph a, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows:
NEW SUBSECTION.
NEW SUBSECTION .
"Sex- for purposes of this chapter means the same as defined in section 4.1A.
“Sex” for purposes of this chapter means the same as defined in section 4.1A.
If the sex of the child cannot be determined at birth, the time period for filing a certificate of birth shall be extended for a period of no more than six months to allow the parents to obtain any diagnosis or testing from a health care provider as defined in section 144.29A, subsection 7, paragraph "a-, that is necessary to determine the child's sex.
If the sex of the child cannot be determined at birth, the time period for filing a certificate of birth shall be extended for a period of no more than six months to allow the parents to obtain any diagnosis or testing from a health care provider as defined in section 144.29A, subsection 7, paragraph “a”, that is necessary to determine the child’s sex.
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144.23 State registrar to i33uc establish new certificate of birth.
144.23 State registrar to issue establish new certificate of birth.
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A notarised affidavit by a licen3cd phy3ician and surgeon Senate File 418, p.
A notarized affidavit by a licensed physician and surgeon or osteopathic physician and surgeon stating that by reason of Senate File 418, p.
4 surgery er ether treatment by the iieensee, the sex designat of the person h gistrar may make a to dete-r-minc whethcr a sex change ha3 occurred.
4 surgery or other treatment by the licensee, the sex designation of the person has been changed.
The state registrar may make a further investigation or require further information necessary to determine whether a sex change has occurred.
Section 144.24, subsections 1 and 2 , Code 2025, are amended to read as follows:
Section 144.24, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2025, are amended to read as follows:
If a new certificate of birth is established, the actual place and date of birth shall be shown on the certificate and shall include a designation of the person "s sex pursuant to section 144.23.
If a new certificate of birth is established, the actual place and date of birth shall be shown on the certificate and shall include a designation of the person’s sex pursuant to section 144.23 .
Following substitution of the original certificate of birth with a new certificate of birth, the original certificate and the evidence of adoption, paternity, or legitimation, or ocx change shall not be subject to inspection except under order of a court of competent jurisdiction, including but not limited to an order issued pursuant to section 2612.2 or 600.16A, as provided in section 144.23A or 144.24A, or as provided by administrative rule for statistical or administrative purposes only.
Following substitution of the original certificate of birth with a new certificate of birth, the original certificate and the evidence of adoption, paternity, or legitimation, or sex change shall not be subject to inspection except under order of a court of competent jurisdiction, including but not limited to an order issued pursuant to section 261I.2 or 600.16A, as provided in section 144.23A or 144.24A, or as provided by administrative rule for statistical or administrative purposes only.
Section 144.31B, subsection 5 , paragraph b, subparagraph ( 2), Code 2025, is amended to read as follows:
Section 144.31B, subsection 5, paragraph b, subparagraph (2), Code 2025, is amended to read as follows:
(2) The name and g-ende- sex, if known.
(2) The name and gender sex, if known.
If the name is not furnished by the patient, the department shall complete the certificate with the name "baby boy" or "baby girl" and the last name of the patient.
If the name is not furnished by the patient, the department shall complete the certificate with the name “baby boy” or “baby girl” and the last name of the patient.
If the gender sex is unknown, the department shall complete the certificate with the name "baby" and the last name of the patient.
If the gender sex is unknown, the department shall complete the certificate with the name “baby” and the last name of the patient.
Section 216.6, subsection 1 , paragraphs a, b, and c, Code 2025, are amended to read as follows:
Section 216.6, subsection 1, paragraphs a, b, and c, Code 2025, are amended to read as follows:
Person to refuse to hire, accept, register, classify, or refer for employment, to discharge any employee, or to otherwise discriminate in employment against any applicant for employment or any employee because of the age, race, Senate File 418, p .
Person to refuse to hire, accept, register, classify, or refer for employment, to discharge any employee, or to otherwise discriminate in employment against any applicant for employment or any employee because of the age, race, Senate File 418, p.
5 creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gcndcr idcntity, national origin, religion, or disability of such applicant or employee, unless based upon the nature of the occupation.
5 creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, or disability of such applicant or employee, unless based upon the nature of the occupation.
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Labor organization or the employees, agents, or members thereof to refuse to admit to membership any applicant, to expel any member, or to otherwise discriminate against any applicant for membership or any member in the privileges, rights, or benefits of such membership because of the age, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gcnder idcntity, national origin, religion, or disability of such applicant or member.
Labor organization or the employees, agents, or members thereof to refuse to admit to membership any applicant, to expel any member, or to otherwise discriminate against any applicant for membership or any member in the privileges, rights, or benefits of such membership because of the age, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, or disability of such applicant or member.
Employer, employment agency, labor organization, or the employees, agents, or members thereof to directly or indirectly advertise or in any other manner indicate or publicize that individuals of any particular age, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gcndcr idcntity, national origin, religion, or disability are unwelcome, objectionable, not acceptable, or not solicited for employment or membership unless based on the nature of the occupation.
Employer, employment agency, labor organization, or the employees, agents, or members thereof to directly or indirectly advertise or in any other manner indicate or publicize that individuals of any particular age, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, or disability are unwelcome, objectionable, not acceptable, or not solicited for employment or membership unless based on the nature of the occupation.
Any such employment or offer of employment shall not discriminate among persons with disabilities on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gcndcr idcntity, or national origin.
Any such employment or offer of employment shall not discriminate among persons with disabilities on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Section 216.6, subsection 6 , paragraph d , Code 2025, Senate File 418, p.
Section 216.6, subsection 6, paragraph d, Code 2025, Senate File 418, p.
Any bona fide religious institution or its educational facility, association, corporation, or society with respect to any qualifications for employment based on religion—, or sexual orientation, or gender identity when such qualifications are related to a bona fide religious purpose.
Any bona fide religious institution or its educational facility, association, corporation, or society with respect to any qualifications for employment based on religion, or sexual orientation, or gender identity when such qualifications are related to a bona fide religious purpose.
Section 216.6A, subsection 1 , paragraph a , unnumbered paragraph 1 , Code 2025, is amended to read as follows:
Section 216.6A, subsection 1, paragraph a, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows:
Section 216.6A, subsection 1, paragraph b , Code 2025, is amended to read as follows:
Section 216.6A, subsection 1, paragraph b, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows:
Section 216.6A, subsection 2, paragraph a , Code 2025, is amended to read as follows:
Section 216.6A, subsection 2, paragraph a, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows:
Pay differential i s based on any other factor other than the age, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, g -ndcr identity, national origin, religion, or disability of such employee.
Pay differential is based on any other factor other than the age, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, or disability of such employee.
Section 216.7, subsection 1 , paragraphs a and b , Code 2025, are amended to read as follows:
Section 216.7, subsection 1, paragraphs a and b, Code 2025, are amended to read as follows:
To refuse or deny to any person because of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gcnder identity, national origin, religion, o r disability the accommodations, advantages, facilities, services, o r privileges thereof, or otherwise to discriminate against any person because of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gcnder idcntity, national origin, religion, or disability in the furnishing of such accommodations, advantages, facilities, services, or privileges.
To refuse or deny to any person because of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, or disability the accommodations, advantages, facilities, services, or privileges thereof, or otherwise to discriminate against any person because of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, or disability in the furnishing of such accommodations, advantages, facilities, services, or privileges.
To directly or indirectly advertise o r in any other manner indicate or publicize that the patronage of persons of any particular race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gcnder idcntity, national origin, religion, or disability i s unwelcome, objectionable, not acceptable, or not solicited.
To directly or indirectly advertise or in any other manner indicate or publicize that the patronage of persons of any particular race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, or disability is unwelcome, objectionable, not acceptable, or not solicited.
Section 216.7, subsection 2 , paragraph a, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows:
Section 216.7, subsection 2, paragraph a, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows:
Any bona fide religious institution with respect to any qualifications the institution may impose based on religion= or sexual orientation, or gender idcntity when such qualifications are related to a bona fide religious purpose.
Any bona fide religious institution with respect to any qualifications the institution may impose based on religion, or sexual orientation, or gender identity when such qualifications are related to a bona fide religious purpose.
Section 216.8, subsection 1 , paragraphs a, b, c , and d, Code 2025, are amended to read as follows:
Section 216.8, subsection 1, paragraphs a, b, c, and d, Code 2025, are amended to read as follows:
To refuse to sell, rent, lease, assign, sublease, refuse to negotiate, or to otherwise make unavailable, or deny any real property or housing accommodation or part, portion, o r interest therein, to any person because of the race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gcnder idcntity, religion, national origin, disability, or familial status of such person.
To refuse to sell, rent, lease, assign, sublease, refuse to negotiate, or to otherwise make unavailable, or deny any real property or housing accommodation or part, portion, or interest therein, to any person because of the race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or familial status of such person.
To discriminate against any person because of the Senate File 418, p .
To discriminate against any person because of the Senate File 418, p.
8 person's race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, o r familial status, in the terms, conditions, or privileges of the sale, rental, lease assignment, o r sublease of any real property or housing accommodation or any part, portion, or interest in the real property or housing accommodation or i n the provision of services or facilities i n connection with the real property or housing accommodation.
8 person’s race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or familial status, in the terms, conditions, or privileges of the sale, rental, lease assignment, or sublease of any real property or housing accommodation or any part, portion, or interest in the real property or housing accommodation or in the provision of services or facilities in connection with the real property or housing accommodation.
To directly o r indirectly advertise, or in any other manner indicate or publicize that the purchase, rental, lease, assignment, o r sublease of any real property or housing accommodation or any part, portion, or interest therein, by persons of any particular race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or familial status i s unwelcome, objectionable, not acceptable, or not solicited.
To directly or indirectly advertise, or in any other manner indicate or publicize that the purchase, rental, lease, assignment, or sublease of any real property or housing accommodation or any part, portion, or interest therein, by persons of any particular race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or familial status is unwelcome, objectionable, not acceptable, or not solicited.
To discriminate against the lessee or purchaser of any real property o r housing accommodation or part, portion, or interest of the real property or housing accommodation, or against any prospective lessee or purchaser of the property or accommodation, because of the race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gcndcr identity, disability, age, or national origin of persons who may from time to time be present in or on the lessee's or owner's premises for lawful purposes at the invitation of the lessee or owner as friends, guests, visitors, relatives, or in any similar capacity.
To discriminate against the lessee or purchaser of any real property or housing accommodation or part, portion, or interest of the real property or housing accommodation, or against any prospective lessee or purchaser of the property or accommodation, because of the race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or national origin of persons who may from time to time be present in or on the lessee’s or owner’s premises for lawful purposes at the invitation of the lessee or owner as friends, guests, visitors, relatives, or in any similar capacity.
Section 216.8A, subsections 1 , 2, and 5, Code 2025, are amended to read as follows:
Section 216.8A, subsections 1, 2, and 5, Code 2025, are amended to read as follows:
A person shall not induce or attempt to induce another person to sell o r rent a dwelling by representations regarding the entry or prospective entry into a neighborhood of a person of a particular race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or familial status.
A person shall not induce or attempt to induce another person to sell or rent a dwelling by representations regarding the entry or prospective entry into a neighborhood of a person of a particular race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or familial status.
A person shall not represent to a person of a particular race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gcndcr identity, religion, national origin, disability, or familial status that a dwelling i s not available for inspection, sale, or rental when the dwelling i s available for inspection, sale, or rental.
A person shall not represent to a person of a particular race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or familial status that a dwelling is not available for inspection, sale, or rental when the dwelling is available for inspection, sale, or rental.
Senate File 418, p .
Senate File 418, p.
A person shall not deny another person access to, or membership or participation in, a multiple-listing service, real estate brokers' organization or other service, organization, or facility relating to the business of selling or renting dwellings, or discriminate against a person in terms or conditions of access, membership, or participation in such organization because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gcndcr identity, religion, national origin, disability, or familial status.
A person shall not deny another person access to, or membership or participation in, a multiple-listing service, real estate brokers’ organization or other service, organization, or facility relating to the business of selling or renting dwellings, or discriminate against a person in terms or conditions of access, membership, or participation in such organization because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or familial status.
A person whose business includes engaging in residential real estate related transactions shall not discriminate against a person in making a residential real estate related transaction available or in terms or conditions of a residential real estate related transaction because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gcndcr identity, religion, national origin, disability, or familial status.
A person whose business includes engaging in residential real estate related transactions shall not discriminate against a person in making a residential real estate related transaction available or in terms or conditions of a residential real estate related transaction because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or familial status.
It is an unfair or discriminatory practice for any educational institution to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gcndcr identity, national origin, religion, or disability in any program or activity.
It is an unfair or discriminatory practice for any educational institution to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, or disability in any program or activity.
For the purpose of this section, " educational institution includes any preschool, elementary or secondary school, community college, area education agency, or postsecondary college or university and their governing boards.
For the purpose of this section, “educational institution” includes any preschool, elementary or secondary school, community college, area education agency, or postsecondary college or university and their governing boards.
Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting any bona fide religious institution from imposing qualifications based on religion—, or sexual orientation, or gcndcr identity when such qualifications are Senate File 418, p .
Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting any bona fide religious institution from imposing qualifications based on religion, or sexual orientation, or gender identity when such qualifications are Senate File 418, p.
Section 216.10, subsection 1 , paragraphs a , b, and c, Code 2025, are amended to read as follows:
Section 216.10, subsection 1, paragraphs a, b, and c, Code 2025, are amended to read as follows:
Creditor to refuse to enter into a consumer credit transaction or impose finance charges or other terms or conditions more onerous than those regularly extended by that creditor to consumers of similar economic backgrounds because of age, color, creed, national origin, race, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gcndcr idcntity, physical disability, or familial status.
Creditor to refuse to enter into a consumer credit transaction or impose finance charges or other terms or conditions more onerous than those regularly extended by that creditor to consumers of similar economic backgrounds because of age, color, creed, national origin, race, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical disability, or familial status.
Person authorized or licensed to do business in this state pursuant to chapter 524, 533, 536, or 536A to refuse to loan or extend credit or to impose terms or conditions more onerous than those regularly extended to persons of similar economic backgrounds because of age, color, creed, national origin, race, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gcndcr idcntity, physical disability, or familial status.
Person authorized or licensed to do business in this state pursuant to chapter 524, 533, 536, or 536A to refuse to loan or extend credit or to impose terms or conditions more onerous than those regularly extended to persons of similar economic backgrounds because of age, color, creed, national origin, race, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical disability, or familial status.
Creditor to refuse to offer credit life or health and accident insurance because of color, creed, national origin, race, religion, marital status, age, physical disability, sex, sexual orientation, gcndcr idcntity, or familial status.
Creditor to refuse to offer credit life or health and accident insurance because of color, creed, national origin, race, religion, marital status, age, physical disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or familial status.
Refusal by a creditor to offer credit life or health and accident insurance based upon the age or physical disability of the consumer shall not be an unfair or discriminatory practice if such denial is based solely upon bona fide underwriting considerations not prohibited by Title XIII, subtitle 1 .
Refusal by a creditor to offer credit life or health and accident insurance based upon the age or physical disability of the consumer shall not be an unfair or discriminatory practice if such denial is based solely upon bona fide underwriting considerations not prohibited by Title XIII, subtitle 1.
Section 216.12, subsection 1, paragraph a , Code 2025, is amended to read as follows:
Section 216.12, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows:
Any bona fide religious institution with respect to any qualifications it may impose based on religion—, or sexual orientation, or gcndcr idcntity, when the qualifications are related to a bona fide religious purpose, unless the religious institution owns or operates property for a commercial purpose or membership in the religion is restricted on account of race, color, or national origin.
Any bona fide religious institution with respect to any qualifications it may impose based on religion, or sexual orientation, or gender identity, when the qualifications are related to a bona fide religious purpose, unless the religious institution owns or operates property for a commercial purpose or membership in the religion is restricted on account of race, color, or national origin.
Section 256E.7, subsection 2 , paragraphs a and p , Code 2025, are amended to read as follows:
Section 256E.7, subsection 2, paragraphs a and p, Code 2025, are amended to read as follows:
Section 256F.4, subsection 2 , paragraphs a and n , Code 2025, are amended to read as follows:
Section 256F.4, subsection 2, paragraphs a and n, Code 2025, are amended to read as follows:
Section 261I.1, subsection 3 , Code 2025, is amended Senate File 418, p .
Section 261I.1, subsection 3, Code 2025, is amended Senate File 418, p.
"Sex -means a person's biological scx a3 either female or malt the same as defined in section 4.1A.
“Sex” means a person’s biological sex as either female or male the same as defined in section 4.1A.
The sex listed on a student's official birth certificate or certificate issued upon adoption may be relied upon shall be considered presumptively correct if the certificate was issued at or near the time of the student's birth.
The sex listed on a student’s official birth certificate or certificate issued upon adoption may be relied upon shall be considered presumptively correct if the certificate was issued at or near the time of the student’s birth.
Section 279.78, subsection 1 , paragraph a, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows:
Section 279.78, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows:
Gender Identity -means the 3amc a3 dcfincd in section 216.2 an individual's subjective identification as male, female, or neither male nor female.
“Gender identity” means the same as defined in section 216.2 an individual’s subjective identification as male, female, or neither male nor female.
Gender identity shall not be considered a synonym o r substitute for sex or gender.
Gender identity shall not be considered a synonym or substitute for sex or gender.
279.80 Sexual orientation and gender identity theory prohibited instruction.
279.80 Sexual orientation and gender identity theory —— prohibited instruction.
As used i n this section:
As used in this section:
"Ccndcr identity - Gender theory - means the aamc as dcfincd in section 216.2 concept that an individual may properly be described in terms of an internal sense of gender that is incongruent with the individual's sex as either male or female.
“Gender identity” “Gender theory” means the same as defined in section 216.2 concept that an individual may properly be described in terms of an internal sense of gender that is incongruent with the individual’s sex as either male or female.
Gender theory- includes the concept that an individual who experiences distress or discomfort with the individual's sex should identify as and live consistent with the individual's internal sense of gender, and that an individual can delay natural puberty and develop sex characteristics of the opposite sex through the use of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgical procedures.
“Gender theory” includes the concept that an individual who experiences distress or discomfort with the individual’s sex should identify as and live consistent with the individual’s internal sense of gender, and that an individual can delay natural puberty and develop sex characteristics of the opposite sex through the use of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgical procedures.
"Sexual orientation" means the same as defined in section 216.2.
“Sexual orientation” means the same as defined in section 216.2.
Section 280.33, subsection 1 , paragraph c, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows:
Section 280.33, subsection 1, paragraph c, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows:
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"Sex" means a person's biological scx as female or male, a$ the same as defined in section 4.1A.
“Sex” means a person’s biological sex as female or male, as the same as defined in section 4.1A.
The sex listed on Senate File 418, p .
The sex listed on Senate File 418, p.
13 a person's official birth certificate or certificate issued upon adoption shall be considered presumptively correct if the certificate was issued at or near the time of the person's birth.
13 a person’s official birth certificate or certificate issued upon adoption shall be considered presumptively correct if the certificate was issued at or near the time of the person’s birth.
If any provision of this Act i s held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this Act which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Act are severable as provided in section 4.12.
If any provision of this Act is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this Act which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Act are severable as provided in section 4.12.
-" e'-« ek AMY SINC IR PAT GRASSLEY President of the Senate SPeaker of he House I hereby certify that this bill originated in the Senate and is known as Senate File 418, Ninety-first General Assembly.
______________________________ ______________________________ AMY SINCLAIR PAT GRASSLEY President of the Senate Speaker of the House I hereby certify that this bill originated in the Senate and is known as Senate File 418, Ninety-first General Assembly.
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Action History

  1. Explanation of vote.

  2. Explanation of vote.

  3. Explanation of vote.

  4. Signed by Governor.

  5. Reported correctly enrolled, signed by President and Speaker, and sent to Governor.

  6. Explanation of vote.

  7. Message from House.

  8. Immediate message.

  9. Passed House, yeas 60, nays 36.

  10. Substituted for HF 583.

  11. Read first time, passed on file.

  12. Message from Senate.

  13. Immediate message.

  14. Passed Senate, yeas 33, nays 15.

  15. Amendment S-3013 filed, lost.

  16. Amendment S-3012 filed, lost.

  17. Amendment S-3011 filed, lost.

  18. Placed on calendar.

  19. Committee report, recommending passage.

  20. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  21. Subcommittee Meeting: 02/25/2025 12:00PM Room G15.

  22. Subcommittee: Schultz, Blake, and Dawson.

  23. Introduced, referred to Judiciary.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 46 voted No

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None.

Not signed on (149)

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Votes

Shall amendment S-3012 be adopted

Failed 15 Yea · 33 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 16000
Republican 03101
Unaffiliated 0101
Total 163202
% of votes cast 32%64%0%4%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
Celsi — Not Voting
De Witt — Nay
Art Staed Democrat Yea
Cindy Winckler Democrat Yea
Herman C. Quirmbach Democrat Yea
Izaah Knox Democrat Yea
Janet Petersen Democrat Yea
Janice Weiner Democrat Yea
Liz Bennett Democrat Yea
Matt Blake Democrat Yea
Mike Zimmer Democrat Yea
Molly Donahue Democrat Yea
Sarah Trone Garriott Democrat Yea
Sarah Trone Garriott Democrat Yea
Thomas Townsend Democrat Yea
Tony Bisignano Democrat Yea
William A. Dotzler Jr. Democrat Yea
Zach Wahls Democrat Yea
Adrian Dickey Republican Nay
Amy Sinclair Republican Not Voting
Annette Sweeney Republican Nay
Carrie Koelker Republican Nay
Charlie McClintock Republican Nay
Cherielynn Westrich Republican Nay
Dan Zumbach Republican Nay
Dave Sires Republican Nay
David D. Rowley Republican Nay
Dawn Driscoll Republican Nay
Dennis Guth Republican Nay
Doug Campbell Republican Nay
Jack Whitver Republican Nay
Jason Schultz Republican Nay
Jeff Reichman Republican Nay
Jeff Taylor Republican Nay
Jesse Green Republican Nay
Julian B. Garrett Republican Nay
Kara Warme Republican Nay
Ken Rozenboom Republican Nay
Kerry Gruenhagen Republican Nay
Kevin Alons Republican Nay
Lynn Evans Republican Nay
Mark Costello Republican Nay
Mark S. Lofgren Republican Nay
Mike Bousselot Republican Nay
Mike Klimesh Republican Nay
Mike Pike Republican Nay
Sandy Salmon Republican Nay
Scott Webster Republican Nay
Tim Kraayenbrink Republican Nay
Tom Shipley Republican Nay

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Shall amendment S-3011 be adopted

Failed 15 Yea · 33 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 16000
Republican 03101
Unaffiliated 0101
Total 163202
% of votes cast 32%64%0%4%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
Celsi — Not Voting
De Witt — Nay
Art Staed Democrat Yea
Cindy Winckler Democrat Yea
Herman C. Quirmbach Democrat Yea
Izaah Knox Democrat Yea
Janet Petersen Democrat Yea
Janice Weiner Democrat Yea
Liz Bennett Democrat Yea
Matt Blake Democrat Yea
Mike Zimmer Democrat Yea
Molly Donahue Democrat Yea
Sarah Trone Garriott Democrat Yea
Sarah Trone Garriott Democrat Yea
Thomas Townsend Democrat Yea
Tony Bisignano Democrat Yea
William A. Dotzler Jr. Democrat Yea
Zach Wahls Democrat Yea
Adrian Dickey Republican Nay
Amy Sinclair Republican Not Voting
Annette Sweeney Republican Nay
Carrie Koelker Republican Nay
Charlie McClintock Republican Nay
Cherielynn Westrich Republican Nay
Dan Zumbach Republican Nay
Dave Sires Republican Nay
David D. Rowley Republican Nay
Dawn Driscoll Republican Nay
Dennis Guth Republican Nay
Doug Campbell Republican Nay
Jack Whitver Republican Nay
Jason Schultz Republican Nay
Jeff Reichman Republican Nay
Jeff Taylor Republican Nay
Jesse Green Republican Nay
Julian B. Garrett Republican Nay
Kara Warme Republican Nay
Ken Rozenboom Republican Nay
Kerry Gruenhagen Republican Nay
Kevin Alons Republican Nay
Lynn Evans Republican Nay
Mark Costello Republican Nay
Mark S. Lofgren Republican Nay
Mike Bousselot Republican Nay
Mike Klimesh Republican Nay
Mike Pike Republican Nay
Sandy Salmon Republican Nay
Scott Webster Republican Nay
Tim Kraayenbrink Republican Nay
Tom Shipley Republican Nay

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Shall amendment S-3013 be adopted

Failed 15 Yea · 33 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 16000
Republican 03101
Unaffiliated 0101
Total 163202
% of votes cast 32%64%0%4%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
Celsi — Not Voting
De Witt — Nay
Art Staed Democrat Yea
Cindy Winckler Democrat Yea
Herman C. Quirmbach Democrat Yea
Izaah Knox Democrat Yea
Janet Petersen Democrat Yea
Janice Weiner Democrat Yea
Liz Bennett Democrat Yea
Matt Blake Democrat Yea
Mike Zimmer Democrat Yea
Molly Donahue Democrat Yea
Sarah Trone Garriott Democrat Yea
Sarah Trone Garriott Democrat Yea
Thomas Townsend Democrat Yea
Tony Bisignano Democrat Yea
William A. Dotzler Jr. Democrat Yea
Zach Wahls Democrat Yea
Adrian Dickey Republican Nay
Amy Sinclair Republican Not Voting
Annette Sweeney Republican Nay
Carrie Koelker Republican Nay
Charlie McClintock Republican Nay
Cherielynn Westrich Republican Nay
Dan Zumbach Republican Nay
Dave Sires Republican Nay
David D. Rowley Republican Nay
Dawn Driscoll Republican Nay
Dennis Guth Republican Nay
Doug Campbell Republican Nay
Jack Whitver Republican Nay
Jason Schultz Republican Nay
Jeff Reichman Republican Nay
Jeff Taylor Republican Nay
Jesse Green Republican Nay
Julian B. Garrett Republican Nay
Kara Warme Republican Nay
Ken Rozenboom Republican Nay
Kerry Gruenhagen Republican Nay
Kevin Alons Republican Nay
Lynn Evans Republican Nay
Mark Costello Republican Nay
Mark S. Lofgren Republican Nay
Mike Bousselot Republican Nay
Mike Klimesh Republican Nay
Mike Pike Republican Nay
Sandy Salmon Republican Nay
Scott Webster Republican Nay
Tim Kraayenbrink Republican Nay
Tom Shipley Republican Nay

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Shall the bill pass?

Passed 33 Yea · 15 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 31001
Unaffiliated 1001
Democrat 01600
Total 321602
% of votes cast 64%32%0%4%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
Celsi — Not Voting
De Witt — Yea
Art Staed Democrat Nay
Cindy Winckler Democrat Nay
Herman C. Quirmbach Democrat Nay
Izaah Knox Democrat Nay
Janet Petersen Democrat Nay
Janice Weiner Democrat Nay
Liz Bennett Democrat Nay
Matt Blake Democrat Nay
Mike Zimmer Democrat Nay
Molly Donahue Democrat Nay
Sarah Trone Garriott Democrat Nay
Sarah Trone Garriott Democrat Nay
Thomas Townsend Democrat Nay
Tony Bisignano Democrat Nay
William A. Dotzler Jr. Democrat Nay
Zach Wahls Democrat Nay
Adrian Dickey Republican Yea
Amy Sinclair Republican Not Voting
Annette Sweeney Republican Yea
Carrie Koelker Republican Yea
Charlie McClintock Republican Yea
Cherielynn Westrich Republican Yea
Dan Zumbach Republican Yea
Dave Sires Republican Yea
David D. Rowley Republican Yea
Dawn Driscoll Republican Yea
Dennis Guth Republican Yea
Doug Campbell Republican Yea
Jack Whitver Republican Yea
Jason Schultz Republican Yea
Jeff Reichman Republican Yea
Jeff Taylor Republican Yea
Jesse Green Republican Yea
Julian B. Garrett Republican Yea
Kara Warme Republican Yea
Ken Rozenboom Republican Yea
Kerry Gruenhagen Republican Yea
Kevin Alons Republican Yea
Lynn Evans Republican Yea
Mark Costello Republican Yea
Mark S. Lofgren Republican Yea
Mike Bousselot Republican Yea
Mike Klimesh Republican Yea
Mike Pike Republican Yea
Sandy Salmon Republican Yea
Scott Webster Republican Yea
Tim Kraayenbrink Republican Yea
Tom Shipley Republican Yea

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Shall the bill pass?

Passed 95 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 19002
Republican 52001
Democrat 26003
Total 97006
% of votes cast 94%0%0%6%
How each member voted (103)
Member Party Vote
Abdul-Samad — Yea
Best — Yea
Buck — Yea
Cahill — Yea
Carlson — Yea
Deyoe — Yea
Forbes — Yea
Fry — Yea
Graber — Yea
Gustafson — Yea
Isenhart — Yea
Kniff — Yea
Osmundson — Yea
Scheetz — Yea
Sherman — Yea
Steckman — Yea
Stoltenberg — Yea
Speaker — Yea
Jr. — Not Voting
Sexton — Not Voting
Thompson, P. — Yea
Adam Zabner Democrat Yea
Amy Nielsen Democrat Yea
Art Staed Democrat Yea
Austin Baeth Democrat Yea
Beth Wessel-Kroeschell Democrat Yea
Bob Kressig Democrat Yea
Brian Meyer Democrat Not Voting
David Jacoby Democrat Yea
Dr. Megan L. Srinivas Democrat Yea
Elinor A. Levin Democrat Yea
Elizabeth Wilson Democrat Yea
Eric J. Gjerde Democrat Yea
Heather Matson Democrat Yea
J.D. Scholten Democrat Yea
Jeff Cooling Democrat Yea
Jennifer Konfrst Democrat Yea
Jerome Amos Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Josh Turek Democrat Yea
Ken Croken Democrat Yea
Kenan Judge Democrat Yea
Lindsay James Democrat Yea
Mary Lee Madison Democrat Yea
Monica Kurth Democrat Yea
Rick L. Olson Democrat Yea
Ross Wilburn Democrat Yea
Ruth Ann Gaines Democrat Not Voting
Sean Bagniewski Democrat Yea
Timi M. Brown-Powers Democrat Yea
Tracy A. Ehlert Democrat Yea
Ann Meyer Republican Yea
Austin Harris Republican Yea
Barb Kniff McCulla Republican Yea
Bill Gustoff Republican Yea
Bob Henderson Republican Yea
Bobby Kaufmann Republican Yea
Brent Siegrist Republican Yea
Brian K. Lohse Republican Yea
Brooke Boden Republican Yea
Carter F. Nordman Republican Yea
Chad Ingels Republican Yea
Charley Thomson Republican Yea
Cindy Golding Republican Yea
Craig P. Johnson Republican Yea
Dan Gehlbach Republican Yea
David E. Young Republican Yea
David Sieck Republican Not Voting
Dean Fisher Republican Yea
Derek Wulf Republican Yea
Devon Wood Republican Yea
Dr. Steven P. Bradley Republican Yea
Eddie Andrews Republican Yea
Gary M. Mohr Republican Yea
Hans C. Wilz Republican Yea
Heather Hora Republican Yea
Helena Hayes Republican Yea
Henry Stone Republican Yea
Jacob Bossman Republican Yea
Jane Bloomingdale Republican Yea
John H. Wills Republican Yea
Jon Dunwell Republican Yea
Joshua Meggers Republican Yea
Mark Cisneros Republican Yea
Mark I. Thompson Republican Yea
Matt W. Windschitl Republican Yea
Matthew Rinker Republican Yea
Megan Jones Republican Yea
Michael R. Bergan Republican Yea
Mike Vondran Republican Yea
Norlin G. Mommsen Republican Yea
Pat Grassley Republican Yea
Ray Sorensen Republican Yea
Shannon Latham Republican Yea
Shannon Lundgren Republican Yea
Skyler Wheeler Republican Yea
Steven C. Holt Republican Yea
Taylor R. Collins Republican Yea
Thomas Gerhold Republican Yea
Thomas Jay Moore Republican Yea
Thomas M. Jeneary Republican Yea
Tom Determann Republican Yea
Tom Shipley Republican Yea
Zach Dieken Republican Yea

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Shall the bill pass?

Passed 49 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 28000
Democrat 11100
Unaffiliated 10000
Total 49100
% of votes cast 98%2%0%0%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
Boulton — Yea
Brown — Yea
Celsi — Yea
Cournoyer — Yea
Edler — Yea
Giddens — Yea
Jochum — Yea
Zaun — Yea
De Witt — Yea
Taylor, T. — Yea
Cindy Winckler Democrat Yea
Herman C. Quirmbach Democrat Yea
Izaah Knox Democrat Yea
Janet Petersen Democrat Yea
Janice Weiner Democrat Yea
Liz Bennett Democrat Yea
Molly Donahue Democrat Yea
Sarah Trone Garriott Democrat Yea
Sarah Trone Garriott Democrat Yea
Tony Bisignano Democrat Nay
William A. Dotzler Jr. Democrat Yea
Zach Wahls Democrat Yea
Adrian Dickey Republican Yea
Amy Sinclair Republican Yea
Annette Sweeney Republican Yea
Carrie Koelker Republican Yea
Charlie McClintock Republican Yea
Cherielynn Westrich Republican Yea
Dan Zumbach Republican Yea
David D. Rowley Republican Yea
Dawn Driscoll Republican Yea
Dennis Guth Republican Yea
Jack Whitver Republican Yea
Jason Schultz Republican Yea
Jeff Reichman Republican Yea
Jeff Taylor Republican Yea
Jesse Green Republican Yea
Julian B. Garrett Republican Yea
Ken Rozenboom Republican Yea
Kerry Gruenhagen Republican Yea
Kevin Alons Republican Yea
Lynn Evans Republican Yea
Mark Costello Republican Yea
Mark S. Lofgren Republican Yea
Mike Bousselot Republican Yea
Mike Klimesh Republican Yea
Sandy Salmon Republican Yea
Scott Webster Republican Yea
Tim Kraayenbrink Republican Yea
Tom Shipley Republican Yea

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