Iowa 91th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SF81 — A bill for an act relating to paternity and the obligation of parents for support of children.

Last action — Introduced, referred to Judiciary. S.J. 119.

  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 January 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

A bill for an act relating to paternity and the obligation of parents for support of children.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Placed on calendar.

  2. Committee report, recommending passage. S.J. 151.

  3. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  4. Subcommittee Meeting: 01/21/2026 3:30PM Senate Lounge.

  5. Subcommittee: Evans, Knox, and Rowley. S.J. 106.

  6. * * * * * END OF 2025 ACTIONS * * * * *

  7. Referred to Judiciary. S.J. 1057.

  8. Placed on calendar.

  9. Committee report, recommending passage. S.J. 259.

  10. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  11. Subcommittee Meeting: 01/29/2025 10:00AM Room 217 Conference Room.

  12. Subcommittee: Evans, Knox, and Rowley. S.J. 136.

  13. Introduced, referred to Judiciary. S.J. 119.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

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 SF81 do?
A bill for an act relating to paternity and the obligation of parents for support of children.
Who sponsors SF81?
SF81 is sponsored by Lynn Evans (Republican).
What is the current status of SF81?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SF81?
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