On February 24, 2016, the Iowa House of Representatives approved SB-3087, to block the state from investing in or contracting with companies that support BDS.
On April 27 2016, the Iowa State Senate approved SF-2281, making it illegal for a public entity in the state of Iowa to invest or enter into a contract worth over $1,000 with a company that boycotts Israel. The State Senate also approved a resolution with a voice-vote expressing support for Israel as well as a 2-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
On May 10, 2016, Iowa HF-2331 was signed into law by Governor Terry Branstad.
