Allowing certain cities to opt out of the municipal fire and police retirement system

Progress

1. Introduced
   February 16, 2026
2. Subcommittee
   February 18, 2026
3. Committee
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4. Passed Senate
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5. Passed House
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6. Signed
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Died at end of session The General Assembly adjourned on May 3, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill allows a city with a population of less than 10,000 to discontinue participation in the statewide municipal fire and police retirement system (system). Current members of the system employed by the city shall maintain membership in the system. A police officer or fire fighter hired by a city after the date the city discontinues participation in the system shall be included in the protection occupation category of the Iowa public employees’ retirement system.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text