This bill establishes new provisions under Iowa Code chapter 91A regarding the treatment of adoptive parent employees. It mandates that employers treat employees who adopt a child up to six years of age in the same manner as biological parents of newborns for the first year following the adoption. The bill defines adoption as the permanent placement of a child by various authorized entities, including the department of health and human services and licensed agencies. However, it clarifies that employees are not entitled to disability leave unless they meet the qualifying criteria under their employer's disability policies.

Additionally, the bill outlines the definitions of "employer" and "employee" as per Iowa Code chapter 91A, specifying that an employer does not include clients or customers of licensed professionals providing services on a fee basis. The enforcement of these provisions falls under the jurisdiction of the director of the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing, with violations subject to civil penalties of up to $500 per pay period.