The bill proposes a series of amendments to Iowa's legal code aimed at enhancing clarity, consistency, and readability. Key changes include defining "gender" as synonymous with "sex," while explicitly stating it does not pertain to gender identity or expression. It also mandates that state departments and political subdivisions collecting vital statistics categorize individuals strictly as male or female. Additionally, the bill updates terminology by replacing "legislature" with "general assembly" in various sections, ensuring uniformity in language throughout the code. Other notable amendments address the appropriation of funds for the opioid crisis, adjustments in health care facility classifications, and the establishment of a promotional program for national historic landmarks.

Furthermore, the bill introduces specific insertions and deletions to clarify definitions and streamline regulations. For instance, it adds terms like "an" before "individual beneficial substance" and specifies the name and location of the state psychiatric hospital. It also modifies eligibility criteria for health benefit plans to ensure dependents receive the same coverage as the obligor and emphasizes timely notification of changes in health coverage. The bill aims to improve the management of educational and health-related funds, establish new scholarship and grant funds, and update tax provisions, including the definition of "private instruction" and regulations surrounding firearms transactions. Overall, the bill seeks to modernize Iowa's legal framework while eliminating redundancies and outdated language.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 4.1A, 8.3, 8.22, 8.57A, 12.51, 15.274, 22.7, 15.106A, 28E.9, 49.128, 84A.1B, 84A.12, 99G.31, 123.31C, 123.49, 135C.2, 135C.6, 135C.9, 148.6, 147.55, 187.201, 187.331, 189A.2, 200.3, 200.6, 200.10, 203.1, 203D.1, 203D.6, 217.4, 7E.6, 217.30, 225.3, 225A.3, 231.4, 232.77, 232.69, 249A.26, 8.39, 252E.6, 252E.7, 252E.9, 256.11, 256.189, 8.33, 256.192, 256.218, 256.219, 256B.4, 256F.4, 280.9A, 282.18, 273.2, 273.5, 275.25, 282.30, 232.2, 256.9, 284.16, 321.194, 359.27, 359.24, 422.12, 299A.1, 8G.4, 422.60, 422.72, 423.4, 423.3, 441.21, 462A.9, 462A.16, 462A.17, 468.106, 468.182, 481A.57, 493.12, 501B.1, 508E.1, 514F.6, 514H.5, 514H.3, 519A.2, 558A.1, 578A.1, 622.79, 622.76, 633.670, 714.2A, 805.8A, 321L.2A