StateIowa

SF 274: A bill for an act relating to forms of payment for entry into an extracurricular interscholastic athletic contest or competition.

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATIONEnacted

SF 274 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Jun 1, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score85/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 30/100

Bill summary

Official

A bill for an act relating to forms of payment for entry into an extracurricular interscholastic athletic contest or competition.. Currently in Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan85%
Public opinion90%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No material environmental impact identified.

Risks

  • No material environmental impact identified.

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Ensures accessibility for cash-only users
  • Prevents digital-payment-only barriers to entry

Risks

  • Minor operational costs for schools handling cash
  • Increased security needs for cash handling

Society

Positive Outlook
85%

Benefits

  • Promotes inclusive access to school events
  • Prevents financial exclusion of lower-income families or youth

Risks

  • Schools may need to update event staffing protocols
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

LegiScan

Confidence

high

high

Analysis status

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Warning

Schools may face higher administrative and security burdens to manage physical cash on-site

Limitation

Applies only to school-sponsored athletic events at specific venues

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Where it stands

Signed by Governor.

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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