A bill for an act prohibiting the licensure of certain entities of the People’s Republic of China to establish, conduct, or maintain a hospital or health care facility.

This bill prohibits Iowa from issuing or renewing licenses for hospitals or healthcare facilities to entities tied to the Chinese government, Chinese citizens, or businesses with majority Chinese government ownership. It directly affects Chinese government entities, Chinese citizens, and Chinese-owned businesses seeking to establish or operate healthcare facilities in Iowa. The key mechanism requires the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing to deny licenses for such entities under the state's healthcare facility licensing rules. The bill does not ban Chinese individuals or businesses from operating healthcare services generally, only those meeting the specific ownership or government ties criteria.