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HF 2254 Iowa House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to the prohibition of noncompete clauses in certain employment contracts entered into by the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics, and including effective date provisions.

HF 2254 prohibits the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC) from including noncompete clauses in employment contracts with physicians. It requires the University of Iowa Board of Regents to create a policy banning these restrictions, which prevent doctors from practicing in specific areas or for set times after leaving UIHC. The rule applies to all new, extended, or renewed contracts starting when the bill takes effect. This directly affects physicians employed by UIHC, removing geographic and time-based practice restrictions upon contract termination. The bill defines "physician" as someone licensed under Iowa law and takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves noncompete clauses for UIHC physicians, improving provider mobility and patient access to care by eliminating geographic practice restrictions.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill bans noncompete clauses for UIHC physicians, protecting their right to seek employment without geographic/time restrictions, advancing workers' rights in employment contracts.90% confidence
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Jun 2026
Introduced Jan 30, 2026 Signed Jun 2, 2026
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What changed between versions

Enrolled → Enrolled with Governor's Action · 1 edit · May 11, 2026
MINOR
The bill underwent a transition from its final legislative form ('Enrolled') to the official state record after the Governor's signature ('Enrolled with Governor's Action'). The substantive policy content, including the prohibition of noncompete clauses for specific healthcare professionals at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and the effective date, remains unchanged.
TECHNICAL

The document format changed from a line-by-line legislative text layout to a standard printed bill format with line numbers, page breaks, and official signatures.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 7, 2026

How they voted

42–2
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 49
Apr 7, 2026
D Democratic15
11 Yea 2 Nay 2
73% Yea
R Republican34
31 Yea 3
91% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
28
Key actions
10
Committee
4
Amendments
6
Jun 2, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed House, yeas 70, nays 20.
lower
Apr 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
House concurred in Senate amendment H-8319.
lower
Apr 13, 2026
Introduced
Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8350 to Senate amendment H-8319, yeas 34, nays 56.
lower
Apr 13, 2026
Introduced
Point of order raised on amendment H-8350 to Senate amendment H-8319, ruled not germane.
lower
Apr 13, 2026
Introduced
Amendment H-8350 filed.
lower
Apr 7, 2026
Introduced
Senate amendment H-8319 filed.
lower
Apr 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate, yeas 43, nays 2.
upper
Apr 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
Amendment S-5141 adopted.
upper
Mar 30, 2026
Introduced
Amendment S-5141 filed.
upper
Mar 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee report, recommending passage.
upper
Mar 3, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
legislature
Feb 26, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 03/03/2026 8:00AM Room 315.
legislature
Feb 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Subcommittee: Dickey, Donahue, and Driscoll.
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed House, yeas 70, nays 19.
lower
Jan 30, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, placed on calendar.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.