Bill > HF767

This bill modifies Iowa's private sector employee drug testing law in several key ways. First, it changes the definition of a "safety-sensitive position" from a broad "job" to a more specific "position designated by the employer" where an accident could cause significant harm or damage. Second, the bill provides more flexible notification methods for drug test results, allowing employers to offer alternatives to certified mail, such as in-person exchanges or electronic notifications, while still giving employees the choice of communication method. The bill also adjusts the process for confirmatory drug tests, specifically allowing employees to request a second test at an approved laboratory of their choice and requiring the employer to reimburse the employee if the second test does not confirm the initial positive result. Additionally, the bill modifies civil remedy provisions, placing the burden of proof on the employee to demonstrate that a violation directly caused their damages and clarifying that employers can be held liable for violations of drug testing regulations. These changes aim to provide more clarity and flexibility in employee drug testing procedures while maintaining protections for employees. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Labor And Workforce (House)

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF767