Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF969

Introduced

3/20/25

Engrossed

3/26/25

Refer

3/27/25

Enrolled

5/19/25

Passed

6/6/25

Caption

A bill for an act concerning retirement contributions of and benefits associated with cancer diagnoses of members of certain public retirement systems, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 266.) Effective date: 06/06/2025, 07/01/2025.

Impact

The bill mandates adjustments to contribution rates for employees and employers concerning members who qualify under its terms. For the fiscal years starting July 1, 2025, and onward, it establishes specific rates and requires periodic evaluations to account for costs associated with the newly defined benefits. The implications involve increased employer contributions in relation to the support for affected members, reflecting an adjustment in budget allocations for retirement systems.

Summary

House File 969 is a legislative proposal aimed at altering the retirement contributions and benefits related to cancer diagnoses for certain public retirement system members in Iowa. Specifically, the bill defines cancer as a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth capable of invading or spreading to other body parts. It amends the existing statutes to provide that cancer and infectious diseases will be presumed contracted during active duty, enhancing the benefits available to members diagnosed with these conditions.

Sentiment

Discussions surrounding HF969 reflect a generally positive sentiment toward providing enhanced support for public service workers facing health challenges, particularly in light of growing concerns related to cancer and occupational hazards. The bill appears to have garnered bipartisan support, indicated by the unanimous vote during its passage, which underscores a collective recognition of the sacrifices made by these workers.

Contention

While the sentiment appears largely supportive, there may be underlying concerns regarding the financial implications for state budgets and the sustainability of increased employer contributions. The expansion of benefits, while essential for ensuring adequate support for those diagnosed, could lead to debates around resource allocation and fiscal responsibility among lawmakers and the public.

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Companion Bills

IA SF272

Similar To A bill for an act concerning retirement and employment benefits associated with cancer, and making appropriations.

IA HSB266

Related A bill for an act concerning retirement and employment benefits associated with cancer, and making appropriations.(See HF 969.)

Previously Filed As

IA HF2680

A bill for an act relating to public safety personnel retirement systems, the taxation of surviving spouse pension benefits, and including retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 745.) Effective date: 07/01/2024. Applicability date: 01/01/2024.

IA SF2436

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the judicial branch, including by modifying the judicial retirement fund, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly SSB 3203.) Effective date: 06/21/2024, 07/01/2024.

IA SF2331

A bill for an act relating to publication requirements for official publications, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly SSB 3107.) Effective date: 04/10/2024, 07/01/2024, 07/01/2025.

IA HSB745

A bill for an act relating to public safety personnel retirement systems, the taxation of surviving spouse pension benefits, and including retroactive applicability provisions.(See HF 2680.)

IA HF138

A bill for an act providing for membership in a protection occupation under the Iowa public employees' retirement system and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 38.) Effective date: 04/28/2023. Applicability date: 07/01/2017.

IA SF565

A bill for an act relating to state and local finance and the administration of the tax and related laws by the department of revenue, and including effective date, applicability, and retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly SSB 1148.) Effective date: 06/01/2023, 07/01/2023, 01/01/2024, 01/01/2026. Applicability date: 01/01/2023, 07/01/2024.

IA SF481

A bill for an act concerning unemployment benefits and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 1159.)

IA SF549

A bill for an act relating to captive insurance companies, and including applicability provisions. (Formerly SF 509, SF 424.) Effective date: 07/01/2023, 01/01/2025. Applicability date: 01/01/2025.

IA SF513

A bill for an act relating to motor vehicle enforcement duties of the department of public safety and the department of transportation, providing transfers of moneys, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly SSB 1175.) Effective date: 05/16/2023, 07/01/2023.

IA HF688

A bill for an act concerning the state rulemaking process, related matters pertaining to agency functions, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 81.) Effective date: 07/01/2023, 01/01/2024.