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BILL OF THE WEEK

IOWA LEGISLATURE - BILL OF THE WEEK


Each week during the Iowa Legislative Session, we put a spotlight on a bill or a topic of importance to Iowans with disabilities, their families, and those who advocate for inclusion.  Below you will find these bills of the week along with talking points for advocates who want to take action on these bills.

Week 1:   Autism Insurance Coverage (HF 330) - updated 2/22/25

Bill of the Week

Talking Points for Advocates

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Week 2:   Comprehensive Transition Programs (HF 271 & SF 283) - updated 2/22/25

Bill of the Week

Talking Points for Advocates

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Week 3:   Seizure Safe Schools
(HF 102 & SF 368)

Bill of the Week

Talking Points for Advocates

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Week 4:   Annual Medicaid Provider Rate Increases (HF 13)

Bill of the Week

Talking Points for Advocates

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Week 5:  Protecting Victims with Disabilities (HSB 35 & SSB 1057)

Bill of the Week

Talking Points for Advocates

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Week 6:   Work Without Worry (HSB 241)


Bill of the Week

Talking Points for Advocates

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Week 7:   Competitive Integrated Employment (HF 538)

Bill of the Week

Talking Points for Advocates

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Week 9:   Coming March 17, 2025

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