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SF 2433Died when the session ended · February 23, 2026

Relating to the national electrical code, and including effective date provisions

Sponsored by the Senate Local Government Committee

Same legislation: SSB 3148

Also covers SSB 3148.

Progress

  1. Introduced
    February 11, 2026
  2. Subcommittee
    February 18, 2026
  3. Committee
    February 19, 2026
  4. Passed Senate
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  5. Passed House
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  6. Signed
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Became SF 2433 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to SF 2433 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to the national electrical code. The bill adopts the international energy conservation code, 2009 edition (national energy code), as part of the national electrical code applicable in this state. Current law requires the electrical examining board (board) to adopt rules for the state electrical code that are governed by the most recent version of the national electrical code issued by the national fire protection association. The bill requires the board to conduct an analysis of the change in the total cost of the average home built after January 1, 2027, due to any changes to the national energy code prior to adopting any changes to the national energy code.

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The board shall submit the analysis for publication in the Iowa administrative bulletin along with the notice of intended action. The bill requires the seller of a single-family dwelling constructed on or after January 1, 2027, to inform the buyer of the dwelling if the dwelling does not comply with the standards of the international energy conservation code, 2024 edition, published by the international code council. The bill takes effect January 1, 2027.

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

History

2026 session · second year of the 91st General Assembly
February 23, 2026
Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 369. Journal
February 23, 2026
Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 356. Journal
February 19, 2026
As SSB 3148: Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2433.
February 18, 2026
As SSB 3148: Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
February 12, 2026
As SSB 3148: Subcommittee: Webster, Bousselot, and Knox.
February 11, 2026
As SSB 3148: Introduced, referred to Local Government.