Iowa Code § 512A.10
Articles, amendments to articles, and bylaws
Iowa · Iowa Code Chapter 512A — Benevolent Associations · Status: effective
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- Iowa Code § 512A.10, Articles, amendments to articles, and bylaws, Iowa, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2263937
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1. The articles of incorporation, and any subsequent amendments, of an organization shall be filed with and approved by the commissioner of insurance before filing with the secretary of state. An organization shall file bylaws and subsequent amendments to bylaws with the commissioner within thirty days of adoption of the bylaws and amendments.
2. The directors of a benevolent association shall have the authority to enact such bylaws and regulations not inconsistent with law as they consider necessary for the regulation and conduct of the business. A change in the bylaws shall not limit coverage under existing certificates. A benevolent association shall file with the commissioner bylaws and amendments to the bylaws within thirty days of adoption of such bylaws or amendments.