Healthcare

signed · Iowa · House May 19, 2026

HF 2788: A bill for an act relating to abortions including definitions, informed consent, dispensing of abortion-inducing drugs, and other abortion-related provisions.

This Iowa bill establishes new rules for abortions, specifically requiring doctors to perform in-person examinations to screen for coercion before any procedure and mandating detailed informed consent for drug-based abortions. Under the new provisions, physicians must obtain a patient's signature on a federal form and provide written warnings about specific medical risks, including potential hemorrhage, sterility, and the possibility of the pregnancy continuing. The legislation also restricts the dispensing of abortion-inducing drugs to licensed healthcare settings and creates a private civil lawsuit allowing individuals to sue providers who violate these dispensing rules, while protecting the identity of women involved in such cases. Additionally, the bill defines "pregnancy" as beginning at fertilization and clarifies that these requirements do not apply in cases of medical emergencies.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts access to abortion services by mandating in-person exams, detailed consent, and specific drug warnings, limiting patient autonomy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

died · Iowa · Senate May 2, 2026

SF 2502: A bill for an act establishing a sexual assault forensic examination center grant program and trust fund.

This bill establishes a grant program within the Iowa Department of Justice to fund nonprofit organizations that operate sexual assault forensic examination centers. To qualify for funding, these nonprofits must be independent of hospitals, employ sexual assault nurse examiners, and prioritize services for survivors, including adults, people with disabilities, and rural residents. The program requires the selected organization to provide medical forensic care, offer training to law enforcement and medical professionals, and submit annual reports on services provided and client demographics. Additionally, the bill creates a trust fund in the state treasury to accept private donations and state or federal money specifically for supporting these examination centers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a grant program and trust fund to increase funding for essential public services (sexual assault forensic centers).95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill funds forensic exam centers to improve victim care and evidence collection, strengthening the criminal justice system's response to sexual assault.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a grant program to fund sexual assault forensic examination centers, expanding access to critical medical forensic care and training.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Violent Crime Healthcare Workforce

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died · Iowa · Senate May 3, 2026

SF 2507: A bill for an act relating to state and local government and finances, including by making, modifying, limiting, or reducing appropriations, distributions, or transfers, authorizing expenditure of unappropriated moneys in special funds, making corrections, and providing for properly related matters including the national electrical code, local civil rights laws, political party state central committees, noxious weeds, nonresident deer hunting licenses, proprietary treatment systems, poultry associations, tax credits, alternative nicotine and vapor products, public assistance programs, judicial branch and county attorney salaries, civil litigation abuse, human trafficking, federal grants and loans notifications, quarterly payments to area education agencies, civic proficiency in higher education, charter schools under the Iowa public employees’ retirement system, school district incentives, extracurricular interscholastic eligibility, and levy increases, and including effective date, applicability, and retroactive applicability provisions.

This bill primarily adjusts state funding for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, setting a specific limit on reimbursements for nonpublic school transportation and eliminating state aid for instructional support. It authorizes the use of federal incentive payments for unemployment insurance administration and directs unspent pandemic relief funds into an information technology fund to support Medicaid, child support, and other digital modernization projects. Additionally, the legislation allows salary adjustments for various departments to be funded from unappropriated special funds and establishes a new grant to support a nutrition program for SNAP recipients at local markets.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill adjusts state funding, directs unspent relief funds to IT/Medicaid, and authorizes federal incentive payments, indicating active fiscal management and resource allocation.85% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill eliminates state aid for instructional support and limits nonpublic school transportation reimbursements, reducing available education funding.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directs unspent pandemic relief funds to support Medicaid and other digital modernization projects, strengthening healthcare infrastructure.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill directs unspent pandemic funds to an IT fund for digital modernization projects, indicating support for technology infrastructure.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending Pensions School Transportation Medicaid

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signed · Iowa · House Jun 2, 2026

HF 2800: A bill for an act relating to state and local government and finances, including by making, modifying, limiting, or reducing appropriations, distributions, or transfers, authorizing expenditure of unappropriated moneys in special funds, making corrections, and providing for properly related matters including the national electrical code, local civil rights laws, political party state central committees, noxious weeds, nonresident deer hunting licenses, proprietary treatment systems, poultry associations, tax credits, alternative nicotine and vapor products, public assistance programs, judicial branch and county attorney salaries, civil litigation abuse, human trafficking, federal grants and loans notifications, quarterly payments to area education agencies, civic proficiency in higher education, charter schools under the Iowa public employees’ retirement system, school district incentives, extracurricular interscholastic eligibility, and levy increases, and including effective date, applicability, and retroactive applicability provisions.

HF 2800 is a comprehensive state budget bill that sets spending limits and allocates funds for various government programs and services for the fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. The legislation directly affects state agencies, school districts, and recipients of public assistance by capping reimbursement for nonpublic school transportation, eliminating instructional support state aid, and directing specific sums to workforce development, health information technology, and nutrition programs. Key provisions include allowing salary adjustments for state employees using unspent money from special funds, transferring pandemic relief balances to an information technology fund, and establishing rules for how certain funds can be carried over to future years. Additionally, the bill authorizes the use of federal incentive payments for unemployment insurance modernization and provides grants to support fresh produce access for SNAP recipients.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly sets spending limits and allocates funds for essential programs, directly advancing state budget management and fiscal policy.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill eliminates instructional support state aid and caps nonpublic school transportation reimbursement, restricting school funding.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates funds to health information technology and nutrition programs, indicating support for healthcare infrastructure and public health initiatives.70% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill directs specific funding to workforce development programs, which supports labor and employment initiatives.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending Pensions State Budget School Transportation Unemployment Workforce Development

passed · Iowa · House May 1, 2026

HF 2778: A bill for an act modifying the individual income tax credit for emergency medical services personnel to include volunteer ambulance drivers, and including retroactive applicability provisions.

This bill expands an existing Iowa state tax credit to include volunteer ambulance drivers, who were previously excluded from the benefit available to certified first responders. By amending the definition of "emergency medical services personnel," the legislation allows these volunteer drivers to claim a $250 tax credit for their services. The change applies retroactively to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, ensuring that eligible individuals can claim the credit for past years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands tax credits for volunteer emergency medical personnel, providing fiscal relief and recognizing essential public service contributions.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands tax credit to volunteer ambulance drivers, strengthening support for emergency medical services personnel and encouraging volunteerism in healthcare.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Iowa · House Apr 29, 2026

HSB 783: A bill for an act relating to health insurance coverage for surviving spouses and children of deceased fire fighters and peace officers, and health insurance coverage for disabled or injured fire fighters and peace officers.

This Iowa bill mandates that employers providing health insurance for fire fighters and peace officers must cover the full cost of health insurance for 24 months for the surviving spouses and children of those killed in the line of duty. It also requires these same employers to pay for 24 months of health coverage for active fire fighters and peace officers who suffer work-related physical disabilities or injuries. Under the new rules, employers are no longer allowed to pass any portion of these insurance premiums to the surviving families or injured workers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates employers to cover full health insurance costs for surviving families and injured officers, expanding access and funding.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates employer-funded health coverage for survivors and injured workers, expanding benefits and protecting workers' rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Workers' Compensation

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signed · Iowa · House May 19, 2026

HF 2794: A bill for an act establishing a sexual assault forensic examination center grant program and trust fund.

This bill establishes a grant program and trust fund to support sexual assault forensic examination centers in Iowa, primarily affecting nonprofit organizations and survivors of sexual violence. It requires the Attorney General to contract with eligible nonprofits that are independent of hospitals and focus on serving diverse populations, including rural residents and people with disabilities. The funded centers must provide medical forensic services, offer training to professionals and the public, and submit annual reports on their activities and service gaps. Additionally, the bill creates a dedicated trust fund to accept private contributions and state or federal money specifically for operating these centers.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes funding for sexual assault forensic examination centers, enhancing victim services and improving the integrity of criminal justice investigations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a grant program and trust fund to support sexual assault forensic examination centers, increasing funding and access to critical medical forensic services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

in committee · Iowa · Senate May 3, 2026

SSB 3199: A bill for an act relating to state and local government and finances, including by making, modifying, limiting, or reducing appropriations, distributions, or transfers, authorizing expenditure of unappropriated moneys in special funds, making corrections, and providing for properly related matters including the national electrical code, local civil rights laws, political party state central committees, noxious weeds, nonresident deer hunting licenses, proprietary treatment systems, poultry associations, tax credits, alternative nicotine and vapor products, public assistance programs, judicial branch and county attorney salaries, civil litigation abuse, human trafficking, federal grants and loans notifications, quarterly payments to area education agencies, civic proficiency in higher education, charter schools under the Iowa public employees’ retirement system, school district incentives, extracurricular interscholastic eligibility, and levy increases, and including effective date, applicability, and retroactive applicability provisions.

SSB 3199 is a comprehensive budget bill that sets spending limits and authorizes funds for various state programs and agencies for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The legislation directly affects state departments, school districts, and specific programs by capping payments for nonpublic school transportation, eliminating state aid for instructional support, and allocating millions of dollars for IT modernization in health and human services. It also allows salary adjustments for certain employees using unspent money from special funds, creates a new grant to support healthy eating options for SNAP recipients, and changes rules so some unspent funds can be used in future years rather than returning to the general fund. Additionally, the bill adjusts funding for workforce development, sports wagering, and apprenticeship programs while clarifying how certain federal grants are managed.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill is a comprehensive budget act that sets spending limits and authorizes funds for state programs and agencies for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, directly advancing fiscal management.85% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill eliminates state aid for instructional support and caps nonpublic school transportation payments, restricting educational funding.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates millions for IT modernization in health and human services, indicating funding support for healthcare infrastructure.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending Pensions State Budget School Transportation

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in committee · Iowa · House Apr 21, 2026

HSB 777: A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the department of veterans affairs and the department of health and human services, including aging and disability services, behavioral health, public health, and community access and eligibility; the medical assistance program, state supplementary assistance, Hawki, and other health-related programs; family well-being and protection; state-operated specialty care; administration and compliance; transfers, cash flow, and nonreversions; report on nonreversion of moneys; more options for maternal support program; reimbursement rates review; mental diseases exclusion waiver; community health centers reimbursement; full-time equivalent dashboard; comprehensive family support program; federal community mental health services block grant; child welfare and juvenile justice decategorization; commitment or hospitalization of certain persons with substance abuse disorders or mental illness; behavioral health expenditure report; and opioid settlement fund; and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.

This bill allocates state funding for the fiscal year 2026-2027 to the departments of Veterans Affairs and Health and Human Services, supporting programs for veterans, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. Key provisions include financial support for the Iowa Veterans Home, home ownership assistance for military members, and aging services such as elder abuse prevention and adult day care. The legislation also establishes reporting requirements for expenditures and includes funding for maternal support, mental health services, and opioid settlement initiatives.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly makes appropriations and allocates state funding for multiple departments, directly advancing the budget topic by funding essential public services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides appropriations to Department of Health and Human Services, funding medical assistance, behavioral health, and public health programs.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill explicitly appropriates state funding to the department of veterans affairs, indicating financial support for veteran services and programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending Mental Health Public Health Substance Abuse Military Families

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passed · Iowa · House May 1, 2026

HF 2758: A bill for an act providing a standing appropriation to the state board of regents for pediatric cancer research at the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics.

This bill establishes ongoing state funding for pediatric cancer research at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Beginning in fiscal year 2026, the state will allocate one dollar per resident annually to the State Board of Regents, with a maximum cap of three million dollars per year. The funds are restricted specifically to laboratory research and clinical trials, prohibiting their use for administrative overhead or unrelated activities. Additionally, the State Board of Regents must submit an annual report to the governor and the General Assembly detailing how the money was spent.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes state appropriation for research, directly impacting budget allocation and government spending.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates state funding for pediatric cancer research and clinical trials, directly supporting healthcare initiatives and medical advancements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Children's Health

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