The 2026 legislative session is over. Here’s what passed, failed, and what is already Iowa law

By: Robin Opsahl, Brooklyn Draisey

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: May 4, 2026

Words: 12,665

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Republican legislative leaders and Gov. Kim Reynolds celebrated the approval of many of their priorities for the 2026 legislative session on issues including property taxes, crime and healthcare as lawmakers wrapped up their work for the year.

Over the weekend, lawmakers sent a $9.6 billion state budget to the governor’s desk, as well as legislation restricting access to abortion-inducing medication by requiring the drugs to be prescribed in person.

One of the largest issues legislators …

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