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Read. Follow. Verify.Iowa adopts the Oxford English Dictionary as the official state dictionary
Last action · February 3, 2026: Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Schultz, and Staed. S.J. 191 .Sponsor: Doug Campbell
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What This Bill Would Do
Senate File 2165 establishes the Oxford English Dictionary as the official dictionary of the state of Iowa by amending .
Changes the official literary and linguistic reference recognized by the state government, while exempting tourism, commerce, public health, education, and government communication from English language reaffirmation rules.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
State of Iowa
The state officially adopts the Oxford English Dictionary as its official dictionary.
Key Facts
- The Oxford English dictionary is adopted as the official dictionary of the state of Iowa.
- The bill amends Code section 1.18 by adding a new subsection 2A.
- Provisions of Code section 1.18 regarding English language reaffirmation do not apply to tourism, commerce, public health, safety, language education, and communication by legislators or state officers.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- Feb 3, 2026SenateSubcommittee: Rozenboom, Schultz, and Staed. S.J. 191 .
- Jan 29, 2026SenateIntroducedIntroduced, referred to State Government. S.J. 170 .
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