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IA HSB536
IA HSB536A bill for an act prohibiting regents institutions from entering into employment contracts with Chinese citizens holding certain visas.(See HF 2513.)
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill requires the state board of regents to adopt a policy prohibiting a regents institution from entering into an employment contract on or after July 1, 2026, with an individual who is a holder of a valid federal H-1B visa and who is also a citizen of the People’s Republic of China.
AI Summary
This Study Bill mandates that the State Board of Regents, which oversees Iowa's public universities, must establish a policy to prevent its institutions from hiring individuals who are both citizens of the People's Republic of China and hold a valid federal H-1B visa, with this prohibition taking effect on July 1, 2026. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations, often in fields like technology and science, and this bill specifically targets individuals fitting this description from China.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Higher Education (House)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2513. (on 02/16/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HSB536 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HSB536.html |
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