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SF2467 • 2026

A bill for an act concerning reimbursement of the attorney general for services relating to the second injury fund for workers’ compensation. (Formerly SSB 3107 .) Effective date: 07/01/2026.

A bill for an act concerning reimbursement of the attorney general for services relating to the second injury fund for workers’ compensation. (Formerly SSB 3107 .) Effective date: 07/01/2026.

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Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Last action
2026-05-15
Official status
Signed by Governor .
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on how the reimbursement amount will be determined or considered by the insurance commissioner.

Reimbursement for Attorney General Services

This act allows the attorney general to be reimbursed up to $900,000 annually from the second injury fund for workers' compensation.

What This Bill Does

  • The attorney general can get paid back up to $900,000 each year from a special fund for helping injured workers.
  • A staff member chosen by the attorney general will represent the treasurer of state and the fund in legal matters.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The attorney general
  • Workers who receive compensation for injuries on the job

Terms To Know

Second Injury Fund
A fund that helps pay for workers' compensation when an injury makes a worker's condition worse.
Attorney General
The top lawyer of the state who gives legal advice and represents the government in court.

Limits and Unknowns

  • It is not clear how much money will be available for reimbursement each year.
  • This act only applies to the State of Iowa.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-15 Iowa Legislature

    Signed by Governor .

  2. 2026-05-05 Iowa Legislature

    Reported correctly enrolled, signed by President and Speaker, and sent to Governor.

  3. 2026-04-21 Iowa Legislature

    Message from House. S.J. 842 .

  4. 2026-04-20 Iowa Legislature

    Immediate message. H.J. 947 .

  5. 2026-04-20 Iowa Legislature

    Passed House , yeas 92, nays 0. H.J. 940 .

  6. 2026-04-08 Iowa Legislature

    Placed on Appropriations calendar. H.J. 866 .

  7. 2026-04-08 Iowa Legislature

    Committee vote: Yeas, 24. Nays, 0. Excused, 1. H.J. 866 .

  8. 2026-04-08 Iowa Legislature

    Committee report, recommending passage. H.J. 866 .

  9. 2026-04-01 Iowa Legislature

    Subcommittee recommends passage.

  10. 2026-03-30 Iowa Legislature

    Subcommittee Meeting: 04/01/2026 12:00PM House Lounge.

  11. 2026-03-18 Iowa Legislature

    Subcommittee: Weldon, Lawler and Nielsen. H.J. 686 .

  12. 2026-03-12 Iowa Legislature

    Read first time, referred to Appropriations. H.J. 640 .

  13. 2026-03-10 Iowa Legislature

    Message from Senate. H.J. 630 .

  14. 2026-03-10 Iowa Legislature

    Immediate message. S.J. 533 .

  15. 2026-03-10 Iowa Legislature

    Passed Senate , yeas 46, nays 0. S.J. 531 .

  16. 2026-03-05 Iowa Legislature

    Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 490 .

  17. 2026-03-05 Iowa Legislature

    Introduced, placed on Appropriations calendar. S.J. 489 .

Official Summary Text

A bill for an act concerning reimbursement of the attorney general for services relating to the second injury fund for workers’ compensation. (Formerly SSB 3107 .) Effective date: 07/01/2026.

Current Bill Text

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STATE OF IOWA
KIM REYNOLDS
GOVERNOR
May 15, 2026
The Honorable Paul Pate
Secretary of State of Iowa
State Capitol
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Dear Mr. Secretary,
I hereby transmit:
Senate File 2467, an Act concerning reimbursement of the attorney general for services
relating to the second injury fund for workers’ compensation.
The above Senate File is hereby approved on this date.
Sincerely.
Kim Reynolds
Governor of Iowa
cc: Secretary of the Senate
Clerk of the House
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Senate File 2467
AN ACT
CONCERNING REIMBURSEMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR
SERVICES RELATING TO THE SECOND INJURY FUND FOR WORKERS'
COMPENSATION.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:
Section 1. Section 85.67, subsection 1, Code 2026, is
amended to read as follows:
1. The attorney general shall appoint a staff member
to represent the treasurer of state and the fund in all
proceedings and matters arising under this subchapter. The
attorney general shall be reimbursed up to four hundred fifty
nine hundred thousand dollars annually from the fund for
services provided related to the fund. The commissioner of
Senate File 2467, p. 2
insurance shall consider the reimbursement to the attorney
general as an outstanding liability when making a determination
of funding availability under section 85.65A, subsection 2.
AMY SINCLAIR
President of the Senate
PAT
Speaker of^the House
I hereby certify that this bill originated in the Senate and
is known as Senate File 2467, Ninety-first General Assembly.
W. CHARLES SMITHSON
Secretary of the Senate
Approved 2026
KIM
Governor