Iowa 91th General Assembly Status: Introduced

HF448 — A bill for an act relating to elective social studies courses emphasizing religious scripture that school districts may offer and teach.(See SF 510.)

Last action — Introduced, referred to Education. S.J. 141.

  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 January 27, 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.

Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.

Summary

A bill for an act relating to elective social studies courses emphasizing religious scripture that school districts may offer and teach.(See SF 510.)

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

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Action History

  1. Referred to Education. H.J. 896.

  2. Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 561.

  3. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  4. Subcommittee Meeting: 01/21/2026 8:30AM Senate Lounge.

  5. Subcommittee: Salmon, Pike, and Trone Garriott. S.J. 106.

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

  7. Referred to Education. S.J. 1057.

  8. Placed on calendar under unfinished business. S.J. 689.

  9. Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 406.

  10. Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 403.

  11. Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 845.

  12. Committee vote: Yeas, 14. Nays, 9. H.J. 528.

  13. Committee report, recommending passage. H.J. 528.

  14. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  15. Subcommittee Meeting: 02/26/2025 12:00PM RM 102.

  16. Subcommittee: Fett, Bradley and Wessel-Kroeschell. H.J. 406.

  17. Introduced, referred to Education. H.J. 345.

  18. Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 510. S.J. 406.

  19. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  20. Subcommittee Meeting: 02/13/2025 8:00AM Room 315.

  21. Subcommittee: Salmon, Campbell, and Trone Garriott. S.J. 154.

  22. Introduced, referred to Education. S.J. 141.

Sponsors

  • GUTH, SALMON, CAMPBELL and EVANS · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • GUTH, SALMON, CAMPBELL and EVANS

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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Frequently asked questions

What does HF448 do?
A bill for an act relating to elective social studies courses emphasizing religious scripture that school districts may offer and teach.(See SF 510.)
Who sponsors HF448?
HF448 is sponsored by GUTH, SALMON, CAMPBELL and EVANS.
What is the current status of HF448?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 27, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HF448?
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