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Bill > SF2028
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to fire fighter training and certification. The bill directs the department of public safety to revise the rules relating to fire fighter training and certification by January 1, 2027, to provide that a person who committed any crime as an adult that resulted in the requirement that the person be listed on a sex offender registry, and the person is currently a registered sex offender, shall not be certified as a fire fighter, and shall not serve as a noncertified fire fighter or volunteer fire fighter.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Iowa Department of Public Safety to update its rules by January 1, 2027, concerning the training and certification of firefighters. Specifically, the revised rules will prohibit anyone who, as an adult, committed a crime that requires them to be listed on a sex offender registry, and who is currently a registered sex offender, from becoming a certified firefighter or serving as either a non-certified or volunteer firefighter. This aims to ensure that individuals with certain sex offense convictions are excluded from firefighting roles.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate State Government Committee (11:00:00 2/18/2026 RM 116) (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF2028 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SF2028.html |
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