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IA SF476
IA SF476A bill for an act relating to the treatment of adoptive parent employees and making penalties applicable. (Formerly SSB 1204, SF 82; See SF 2165.)
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Introduced
03/05/2019
03/05/2019
In Committee
04/04/2019
04/04/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/14/2020
06/14/2020
Introduced Session
88th General Assembly
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to the treatment of adoptive parent employees and making penalties applicable. (Formerly SSB 1204, SF 82; See SF 2165.)
AI Summary
This bill requires employers to treat employees who adopt a child in the same manner as employees who are biological parents of a newborn child for the first year of the adoption, including for employment policies, benefits, and protections. The bill defines "adoption" as the permanent placement in Iowa of a child through the Department of Human Services, a licensed adoption agency, an interstate adoption compact, or an independent placement. This ensures adoptive parents receive the same employment-related accommodations and support as biological parents during the critical first year of a child's placement.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Labor And Business Relations (Senate)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2165. S.J. 221. (on 02/05/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=88&ba=SF476 | 03/06/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/88/attachments/SF476.html | 03/06/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/88/SF476.pdf | 03/06/2019 |
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