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Introduced
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
In Committee
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 bill adopts 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 modifications and exclusions detailed in the bill, such as changes to ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) requirements for certain receptacles and the exclusion of arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) in specific dwelling areas. It also prohibits local governments from enacting electrical codes that are stricter than the state's adopted NEC, and mandates that the Electrical Examining Board (board) analyze the cost to consumers of any significant changes to the NEC before adopting them, with this analysis to be published alongside proposed rule changes. Furthermore, the bill includes a provision for the eventual repeal of these adopted provisions upon the board's adoption of the 2026 edition of the NEC, requiring the board to notify the Iowa Code editor once this occurs.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Local Government (Senate)
Last Action
Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 320. (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF2374 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SF2374.html |
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