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Iowa Senate Bill SF2374
Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session
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Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa Senate Bill SF2374

Introduced
2/18/26  
Engrossed
3/2/26  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to the national electrical code, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly SSB 3097.)

Impact

The legislative intent behind SF 2374 is to streamline electrical regulations, making them more consumer-friendly while maintaining necessary safety measures. By aligning local codes with the national electrical code, the bill aims to reduce confusion and promote a uniform standard throughout the state. The impact of the adopted changes emphasizes consumer safety and clarity in electrical installations, potentially reducing both compliance costs for homeowners and risks related to electrical accidents.

Summary

Senate File 2374 introduces amendments to the national electrical code in Iowa, specifically adopting the 2023 edition while allowing certain modifications. The bill primarily focuses on updating electrical safety standards without overwhelming regulatory burdens. Significant changes include exemptions for specific types of dwellings from arc-fault circuit interrupter requirements and modified receptacle protection standards for kitchens. Additionally, it lays out clear directives on how local jurisdictions may adapt or adopt these codes without exceeding the established state standards, thereby promoting consistency in electrical codes across the state.

Sentiment

Overall sentiment regarding SF 2374 is favorable among building industry stakeholders and consumer advocates, who appreciate the effort to modernize and clarify electrical regulations. Proponents argue that the streamlined approach will enhance safety without imposing unnecessary measures that could deter development and renovation projects. However, some concerns were raised about the diminishing local control over electrical safety measures, with critics arguing that local jurisdictions should retain the authority to establish more stringent safety standards, reflecting community-specific risks.

Contention

The primary point of contention lies in the balance between state-level regulatory standardization and local governance. Supporters of SF 2374 assert that a uniform approach is necessary to manage the complexities of modern electrical needs, while opponents caution that the preemption of local codes could weaken safety protocols in areas with unique electrical challenges. This debate underscores larger questions about the appropriate locus of regulatory authority in domains affected by rapid technological advancements.

Companion Bills

IA SSB3097

Related A bill for an act relating to the national electrical code.(See SF 2374.)

Previously Filed As

IA SSB3097

A bill for an act relating to the national electrical code.(See SF 2374.)

IA SF2433

A bill for an act relating to the national electrical code, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 3148.)

IA SSB3148

A bill for an act relating to the national electrical code, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 2433.)

IA HF2800

A bill for an act relating to state and local government and finances, including by making, modifying, limiting, or reducing appropriations, distributions, or transfers, authorizing expenditure of unappropriated moneys in special funds, making corrections, and providing for properly related matters including the national electrical code, local civil rights laws, political party state central committees, noxious weeds, nonresident deer hunting licenses, proprietary treatment systems, poultry associations, tax credits, alternative nicotine and vapor products, public assistance programs, judicial branch and county attorney salaries, civil litigation abuse, human trafficking, federal grants and loans notifications, quarterly payments to area education agencies, civic proficiency in higher education, charter schools under the Iowa public employees' retirement system, school district incentives, extracurricular interscholastic eligibility, and levy increases, and including effective date, applicability, and retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 784.) Contingent effective date, effective 06/19/2026, 07/01/2026. Applicability date: 01/01/2026, 05/12/2026, 07/01/2026, 07/01/2028.

IA SF2507

A bill for an act relating to state and local government and finances, including by making, modifying, limiting, or reducing appropriations, distributions, or transfers, authorizing expenditure of unappropriated moneys in special funds, making corrections, and providing for properly related matters including the national electrical code, local civil rights laws, political party state central committees, noxious weeds, nonresident deer hunting licenses, proprietary treatment systems, poultry associations, tax credits, alternative nicotine and vapor products, public assistance programs, judicial branch and county attorney salaries, civil litigation abuse, human trafficking, federal grants and loans notifications, quarterly payments to area education agencies, civic proficiency in higher education, charter schools under the Iowa public employees' retirement system, school district incentives, extracurricular interscholastic eligibility, and levy increases, and including effective date, applicability, and retroactive applicability provisions.(Formerly SSB 3199.)

IA SF2385

A bill for an act relating to the Iowa communications network, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 3149.)

IA SSB3199

A bill for an act relating to state and local government and finances, including by making, modifying, limiting, or reducing appropriations, distributions, or transfers, authorizing expenditure of unappropriated moneys in special funds, making corrections, and providing for properly related matters including the national electrical code, local civil rights laws, political party state central committees, noxious weeds, nonresident deer hunting licenses, proprietary treatment systems, poultry associations, tax credits, alternative nicotine and vapor products, public assistance programs, judicial branch and county attorney salaries, civil litigation abuse, human trafficking, federal grants and loans notifications, quarterly payments to area education agencies, civic proficiency in higher education, charter schools under the Iowa public employees' retirement system, school district incentives, extracurricular interscholastic eligibility, and levy increases, and including effective date, applicability, and retroactive applicability provisions.(See SF 2507.)

IA SF2438

A bill for an act relating to city utilities including landlord notification, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly SSB 3128.)

IA HF2590

A bill for an act relating to the Iowa communications network, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 709.)

IA HF2683

A bill for an act relating to pipeline projects, including damage claims and landowner rights, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 691.)

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