Rep. Zach Dieken

Primary HF 224

In committee · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act eliminating certificate of need requirements and the state health facilities council.

Maddy summaryHF 224 eliminates Iowa's certificate of need (CON) requirements and dissolves the state health facilities council. This bill removes the mandatory approval process needed for health care facilities (like hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes) to build new locations or expand services. Under current law, providers had to seek approval from the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) and the council; the bill repeals all related statutes, including sections governing CON applications. This change directly affects health care providers by reducing regulatory barriers for facility development and expansion.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareEliminates certificate of need requirements, reducing regulatory barriers for healthcare facility expansion, which typically improves market competition and patient access to services.85% confidence

In committee Feb 6, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HF 84

In committee · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act relating to drug paraphernalia, and providing penalties.

Maddy summaryHF 84 changes Iowa's penalties for drug paraphernalia violations. It sets a fixed $260 fine for manufacturing, delivering, selling, or possessing drug paraphernalia (previously had a $105-$855 range) and clarifies that these violations cannot be used to increase penalties for other drug crimes under Chapter 124. The bill directly affects individuals charged with paraphernalia offenses. These changes make the penalty more consistent and prevent stacking with other drug-related charges.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeClarifies paraphernalia violations cannot stack with other drug charges, reducing punitive overlap and promoting consistent sentencing per bill language.85% confidence

In committee Jan 30, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HF 106

In committee · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act relating to the survival of, and the bringing of a cause of action for, wrongful death of an unborn child.

Maddy summaryHF 106 amends Iowa law to allow parents to pursue wrongful death claims if an unborn child dies due to another party's negligence or misconduct. The bill expands the definition of "person" in wrongful death statutes to include an unborn child, defined as a human embryo or fetus from fertilization until birth. This change enables legal claims to survive the death of an unborn child, meaning parents could seek compensation for the loss as they could for a born child. The policy directly affects families who experience the death of an unborn child due to accidents or negligence, providing a legal pathway for compensation under existing wrongful death laws.

In committee Jan 29, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HF 83

In committee · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act prohibiting foreign governments from acquiring or owning real property or agricultural land located in the state.

Maddy summaryHF 83 prohibits foreign governments from acquiring or owning real property or agricultural land in Iowa after the bill's effective date. It requires foreign governments currently owning such land to sell it within two years. The bill applies specifically to foreign governments (not other foreign entities), with exceptions for agricultural land owned before January 1, 1980, which can be retained but not expanded. Existing rules for nonresident aliens and foreign businesses remain unchanged under this bill.

In committee Jan 17, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HF 2089

died · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act relating to the criminal offense of accessory after the fact if the public offense involves a murder, and providing penalties.

died Mar 18, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HF 2243

died · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act relating to the adoption tax credit available against the individual income tax, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.

died Mar 11, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HF 2259

died · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act establishing the criminal offense of looting, and providing penalties.

died Mar 6, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HF 2031

died · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act incorporating provisions related to pregnancy and fetal development into the human growth and development and health curriculum provided by school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to students enrolled in grades one through twelve.

died Feb 28, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HF 2097

In committee · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act relating to the regulation of places and practices of worship by the governor.

In committee Feb 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 109

Introduced · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A resolution affirming the state of Iowa’s support for the state of Texas and condemning the federal government’s immigration policies.

Introduced Feb 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track