Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateIowaEnacted
SF 274: A bill for an act relating to forms of payment for entry into an extracurricular interscholastic athletic contest or competition.
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
SF 274 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Jun 1, 2026).
Source
LegiScan
Confidence
High
Analysis basis
LegiScan full bill text
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
63OUT OF 100
Score:63/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion95%
Bill summary
What changes
Requires public schools and relevant athletic organizations to accept cash (legal tender) for event entry fees.
Who is affected
Public schools, interscholastic athletic organizations, and community members attending school events.
Requirements and enforcement
Entities must ensure ticket-taking personnel or systems are capable of accepting physical currency.
Costs and funding
Implied costs related to cash handling, such as security for event personnel, accounting staff time, and change-making hardware.
When it takes effect
Effective upon enactment (Signed by Governor).
Potential benefits
Increases accessibility for populations without digital payment options, including the unbanked and elderly.
Risks and tradeoffs
Operational challenges for schools accustomed to cashless ticketing systems, including security risks of physical cash and slower transaction speeds.
What is still unknown
Specific internal security protocols for cash transit and storage are not dictated by the legislation.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Ensures market access for unbanked individuals
- Reduces reliance on private digital payment platforms
- Simplifies transaction accessibility for consumers
Risks
- Increased labor cost for cash handling
- Requires security measures for on-site cash
- Slower transaction processing times at gates
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Guarantees equal access for low-income families
- Provides payment parity for residents without digital devices
- Eliminates barrier to entry for the elderly
Risks
- Potential for longer admission lines
- Logistical burden on event volunteers
- Increased petty theft risk in cash handling
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Ensures public institutions remain accessible to all
- Direct Department of Education compliance oversight
- Prevents private digital providers from gatekeeping public events
Risks
- Requires administrative adjustment to existing policies
- Places compliance burden on school organizations
- Requires monitoring of cash handling protocols
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
LegiScan
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Confidence
High
Information is complete and verified.
Analysis basis
LegiScan full bill text
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Source note
Schools may face higher insurance or security costs due to onsite cash management.
Analysis scope
Does not specify exact cash handling procedures.
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Where it stands
Official recordSigned by Governor.
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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