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IA HF2247
IA HF2247A bill for an act relating to forms of payment for entry into an extracurricular interscholastic athletic contest or competition.(Formerly HF 2079.)
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Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to forms of payment for entry into an extracurricular interscholastic athletic contest or competition. The bill requires a public school to accept legal tender as a form of payment for entry into any extracurricular interscholastic athletic contest or competition sponsored by an extracurricular interscholastic athletic organization. The bill requires an extracurricular interscholastic athletic organization, as a condition of registration with the department of education, to accept legal tender as a form of payment for entry into an extracurricular interscholastic athletic contest or competition sponsored by the organization. The bill does not apply to extracurricular interscholastic athletic contests or competitions that take place at schools that are not members of an organization.
AI Summary
This bill requires public schools and extracurricular interscholastic athletic organizations, which are groups that organize athletic competitions for students, to accept "legal tender" as a form of payment for entry into athletic contests or competitions they sponsor. Legal tender refers to U.S. currency, meaning cash, and this requirement is a condition for these organizations to be registered with the department of education. The bill clarifies that this rule does not apply to athletic events held at schools that are not part of any such organization.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education (House)
Last Action
Withdrawn. H.J. 523. (on 03/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF2247 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2247.html |
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