Jan. 1 Brings New Rules About In-State Lodging and Meeting/Conference Sites

Per Iowa Code Section 80.45a, beginning Jan. 1, 2022, for any public money to be used at an Iowa lodging provider, the provider must certify with the Iowa Department of Public Safety that all of its employees have received approved human trafficking training. 

Hotels for Lodging 

A current list of certified hotels is posted at the Iowa Office to Combat Human Trafficking website. If you are making a hotel reservation and your hotel is not listed, call the hotel to determine if it plans to have staff certified before your date of stay. If you are unable to stay at an approved hotel, contact Mary Heaberlin or Brian Whalen in the Business Office. 

Hotels for Meeting Space 

The new law also prohibits the use of public money to: Procure space or services for a conference, meeting or banquet located in a lodging site, or host a conference, meeting or banquet at a site where lodging is available. If you cannot locate a meeting space from an approved hotel, contact Brandie Gean in the Conference Center.