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Iowa Senate Bill SSB3151
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Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa Senate Bill SSB3151

Introduced
2/11/26  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to statutory corrections that adjust language to reflect current practices, correct grammar, insert earlier omissions, delete redundancies and inaccuracies, resolve inconsistencies and conflicts, remove ambiguities, and establish Code editor directives.(See SF 2372.)

Impact

The impact of SSB3151 on state laws includes a broad update to existing statutes to align with modern language use and legal practices. This legislative effort is expected to eliminate outdated terminology, reduce ambiguity in legal interpretations, and foster a more uniform application of laws. The bill's approach may involve altering references to outdated terms or language that may no longer reflect current societal standards or government practices, thus aiming for consistency throughout the legal framework.

Summary

Senate Study Bill 3151 is a legislative proposal aimed at implementing comprehensive statutory corrections in Iowa. The bill seeks to adjust language in the state's legal code, reflecting current practices, correcting grammar, inserting earlier omissions, deleting redundancies and inaccuracies, resolving inconsistencies and conflicts, and removing ambiguities. By facilitating these adjustments, the bill aims to streamline the Iowa Code, enhance readability, and ensure legal clarity across various statutes.

Contention

There are notable points of contention surrounding the bill, particularly concerning the breadth of changes proposed. Critics may argue that extensive revisions could inadvertently change the original intent of certain statutes or create new legal uncertainties. Moreover, the question of who decides on these adjustments—legislators, legal experts, or other stakeholders—might spark debate regarding the appropriateness and potential ramifications of such authority. Overall, while intended to improve the functionality of legal codes, the alterations proposed in SSB3151 could lead to significant discussions about legislative overreach and the preservation of original legislative intent.

Companion Bills

IA HF2357

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to statutory corrections that adjust language to reflect current practices, correct grammar, insert earlier omissions, delete redundancies and inaccuracies, resolve inconsistencies and conflicts, remove ambiguities, and establish Code editor directives. (Formerly HSB 615.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.

IA HSB615

Related A bill for an act relating to statutory corrections that adjust language to reflect current practices, correct grammar, insert earlier omissions, delete redundancies and inaccuracies, resolve inconsistencies and conflicts, remove ambiguities, and establish Code editor directives.(See HF 2357.)

IA SF2372

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to statutory corrections that adjust language to reflect current practices, correct grammar, insert earlier omissions, delete redundancies and inaccuracies, resolve inconsistencies and conflicts, remove ambiguities, and establish Code editor directives.(Formerly SSB 3151.)

Previously Filed As

IA HSB615

A bill for an act relating to statutory corrections that adjust language to reflect current practices, correct grammar, insert earlier omissions, delete redundancies and inaccuracies, resolve inconsistencies and conflicts, remove ambiguities, and establish Code editor directives.(See HF 2357.)

IA SF2372

A bill for an act relating to statutory corrections that adjust language to reflect current practices, correct grammar, insert earlier omissions, delete redundancies and inaccuracies, resolve inconsistencies and conflicts, remove ambiguities, and establish Code editor directives.(Formerly SSB 3151.)

IA HF2357

A bill for an act relating to statutory corrections that adjust language to reflect current practices, correct grammar, insert earlier omissions, delete redundancies and inaccuracies, resolve inconsistencies and conflicts, remove ambiguities, and establish Code editor directives. (Formerly HSB 615.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.

IA SSB1126

A bill for an act relating to statutory corrections which may adjust language to reflect current practices, insert earlier omissions, delete redundancies and inaccuracies, resolve inconsistencies and conflicts, remove ambiguities, and provide for Code editor directives.(See SF 396.)

IA HSB115

A bill for an act relating to statutory corrections which may adjust language to reflect current practices, insert earlier omissions, delete redundancies and inaccuracies, resolve inconsistencies and conflicts, remove ambiguities, and provide for Code editor directives.(See HF 381.)

IA SF396

A bill for an act relating to statutory corrections which may adjust language to reflect current practices, insert earlier omissions, delete redundancies and inaccuracies, resolve inconsistencies and conflicts, remove ambiguities, and provide for Code editor directives.(Formerly SSB 1126.)

IA HF381

A bill for an act relating to statutory corrections which may adjust language to reflect current practices, insert earlier omissions, delete redundancies and inaccuracies, resolve inconsistencies and conflicts, remove ambiguities, and provide for Code editor directives. (Formerly HSB 115.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.

IA SF5200

Miscellaneous oversights, inconsistencies, ambiguities, unintended results, and technical errors correction

IA LD1984

An Act to Correct Inconsistencies, Conflicts and Errors in the Laws of Maine

IA LD2170

An Act to Correct Inconsistencies, Conflicts and Errors in the Laws of Maine

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