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SF 2430IOWASession 2025-2026State BillSigned into law

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Iowa governor signs law regulating half-staff flag displays on public buildings and authorizing attorney general enforcement

Original title: A bill for an act relating to the display of flags at half-staff on public buildings. (Formerly SSB 3134 .) Effective date: 07/01/2026.

Last action · May 15, 2026: Signed by Governor . S.J. 1032 .

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What This Bill Does

Governor Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 2430 on May 15, 2026, establishing rules for displaying flags at half-staff on public buildings across Iowa and empowering the attorney general to enforce compliance starting July 1, 2026.

Why it matters

Establishes a formal legal mechanism allowing citizens to report failure to lower public flags upon gubernatorial proclamation, giving the attorney general authority to seek court injunctions.

Background

Senate File 2430 originated as Senate Study Bill 3134 in the Iowa General Assembly before being signed into law by Governor Kim Reynolds. context

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Public building custodians

Custodians are required to fly the United States and Iowa flags at half-staff when directed by a governor's proclamation.

Directly affected

Attorney general

The attorney general is authorized to receive reports of violations and initiate legal actions to obtain compliance.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can report a violation of half-staff flag rules?

Any person may report an alleged violation of the half-staff display requirements to the attorney general.

What actions can the attorney general take regarding flag displays?

The attorney general may initiate an action in the name of the state, including an action for , to obtain compliance.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

33 actions

May 15, 2026SenateEnrolled
Signed by Governor . S.J. 1032 .
May 5, 2026Senate
Reported correctly enrolled, signed by President and Speaker, and sent to Governor. S.J. 1028 .
May 1, 2026House
Explanation of vote. H.J. 1082 .
Apr 27, 2026House
Message from House. S.J. 880 .
Apr 23, 2026House
Withdrawn. H.J. 996 .
Apr 23, 2026House
SF 2430 substituted. H.J. 989 .

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Apr 23, 2026House
Amendment H-8018 withdrawn. H.J. 989 .
Apr 23, 2026House
Immediate message. H.J. 996 .
Apr 23, 2026HouseFloor
Passed House , yeas 82, nays 5. H.J. 989 .
Apr 23, 2026House
Substituted for HF 2517 . H.J. 989 .
Mar 19, 2026House
Placed on calendar under unfinished business. H.J. 691 .
Mar 19, 2026House
Placed on calendar under unfinished business. H.J. 691 .
Feb 26, 2026HouseIntroduced
Read first time, passed on file. H.J. 438 .
Feb 26, 2026House
Message from Senate. H.J. 437 .
Feb 25, 2026Senate
Immediate message. S.J. 411 .
Feb 25, 2026SenateFloor
Passed Senate , yeas 38, nays 9. S.J. 410 .
Feb 23, 2026House
Amendment H-8018 filed. H.J. 397 .
Feb 23, 2026Senate
Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 368 .
Feb 23, 2026SenateIntroduced
Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 356 .
Feb 19, 2026Iowa Legislature
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2430 .
Feb 18, 2026Iowa Legislature
Subcommittee recommends passage.
Feb 16, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 301 .
Feb 16, 2026Iowa Legislature
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2517 .
Feb 12, 2026Senate
Subcommittee Meeting: 02/18/2026 11:30AM Senate Lounge.
Feb 10, 2026Iowa Legislature
Subcommittee: Driscoll, Hardman, and Westrich.
Feb 10, 2026Iowa LegislatureIntroduced
Introduced, referred to Local Government.
Feb 10, 2026House
Committee vote: Yeas, 15. Nays, 6. H.J. 267 .
Feb 10, 2026House
Committee report, recommending passage. H.J. 267 .
Feb 3, 2026Iowa Legislature
Subcommittee recommends passage.
Jan 29, 2026Iowa Legislature
Subcommittee Meeting: 02/03/2026 12:45PM RM 103.
Jan 29, 2026Iowa Legislature
Subcommittee Meeting: 01/30/2026 12:45PM RM 103 (Cancelled).
Jan 28, 2026House
Subcommittee: Thompson, M., Gosa and Watkins. H.J. 167 .
Jan 28, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced, referred to Local Government. H.J. 165 .

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