HF 2456·IA·house
A bill for an act relating to employment of persons with disabilities.
In CommitteeFiled Feb 16, 2026
Sponsor: TUREK
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Introduced, referred to Labor and Workforce.
Feb 16, 2026
Summary
The bill bans paying disabled employees less than the state minimum wage, overriding a federal provision that allowed lower wages. It applies to all employers except nonprofit sheltered‑workshop operators, whose exemption ends in 2028. State agencies must promote competitive, integrated employment for disabled Iowans but are not required to give hiring preferences.
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