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Bill > SSB3097
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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to the national electrical code. The bill adopts certain provisions of the national electrical code, 2023 edition, with amendments, as the national electrical code applicable in this state. The bill prohibits a political subdivision from adopting a local electrical code that is more restrictive than the national electrical code. The bill requires the electrical examining board (board) to conduct an analysis of the cost to consumers of any significant changes to the national electrical code prior to adopting any changes to the national electrical code. The board shall submit the analysis to the administrative rules coordinator for publication in the Iowa administrative bulletin along with the notice of intended action. The bill repeals the provisions adopting the national electrical code, 2023 edition, with amendments, as of the adoption of the national electrical code, 2026 edition, published by the national fire protection association, by the board. The bill requires the board to inform the Iowa Code editor upon the adoption of the national electrical code, 2026 edition.
AI Summary
This Study Bill establishes the 2023 edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC), published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), as the state's electrical code, with specific amendments and exclusions, and prohibits local governments from enacting more stringent electrical codes. The bill mandates that the Electrical Examining Board (board) analyze the consumer cost impact of any significant NEC changes before adopting them, with this analysis published alongside proposed rule changes. Furthermore, the current adoption of the 2023 NEC will be repealed upon the board's adoption of the 2026 NEC, at which point the board must notify the Iowa Code editor.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Local Government (Senate)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2374. (on 02/17/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SSB3097 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SSB3097.html |
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