Rep. Steve Bradley

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 23 is a commemorative resolution recognizing and congratulating the Kirkwood Community College men’s basketball team for winning the 2025 National Junior College Athletic Association Division II national championship. Upon adoption, a copy of the resolution will be transmitted to the team's head coach and the college president.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes and commends the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) for its 50th anniversary. It highlights NCSL's role as a bipartisan organization supporting state legislatures through research, idea-sharing, and fostering cooperation. The resolution has no policy impact; it simply expresses congressional appreciation and directs the House Chief Clerk to send a copy to NCSL.

Maddy summaryHF 340 allows dental assistants to practice without formal registration with Iowa's dental board if they complete supervised practical training under a dentist. This directly affects dental assistants seeking employment and dentists who hire them, replacing the previous requirement for board registration with a training-based pathway. The bill requires the dental board to create rules for implementing this training program, while maintaining that registered dental assistants must still work under a dentist's supervision. The law does not change the scope of tasks dental assistants can perform or the board's authority to discipline licensees.

Maddy summaryHF 320 would establish Iowa's "Right to Try" framework, allowing terminally ill or severely debilitating patients to access investigational drugs, biological products, or devices not yet approved by the FDA. It defines eligibility for patients with terminal illness (after exhausting all FDA-approved treatments) or life-threatening conditions requiring personalized genomic-based therapies. The bill requires detailed written informed consent documents outlining treatment options, potential outcomes (including risks of hastened death), cost liabilities (patients bear all expenses unless a manufacturer contract states otherwise), and impacts on hospice care eligibility. It specifically applies to Iowa residents seeking individualized treatments based on their genetic profile, such as gene therapy or personalized vaccines, under physician recommendation.

Maddy summaryHR 11 is a symbolic resolution, not a law, that commemorates St. Patrick’s Day and the 27th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement - a peace deal ending decades of conflict in Northern Ireland. It recognizes the cultural significance of Irish immigration to the U.S. and expresses support for Ireland’s relationship with the U.S. The resolution formally asks the House to "commemorate" these events and directs a copy be sent to Irish officials and the American Irish State Legislators Caucus. As a ceremonial measure, it has no binding effect or policy changes.

Maddy summaryHF 339 creates a "licensed sedation provider host permit" for Iowa dentists, allowing them to employ certified sedation providers (like anesthesiologists or nurse anesthetists) to administer moderate sedation during dental procedures for patients aged 13 or older. To obtain the permit, dentists must complete a board-approved training course covering patient assessment, emergency response, and sedation monitoring; meet facility requirements; and hold advanced cardiovascular life support certification. The bill requires the dental board to annually review and approve training courses based on specific content standards, including patient safety and airway management. The bill was recommended for passage by committees but was withdrawn on March 14, 2025, without becoming law.

Maddy summaryHF 920 appropriates $1 million from Iowa's general fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 to support the Double Up Food Bucks program. The program provides matching funds for SNAP recipients to purchase fresh produce at participating farmers markets and grocery stores across Iowa. Starting January 1, 2026, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services must submit annual reports to the legislature detailing program participation, locations, and redemption rates. The funding does not expire at year-end but remains available for the program's continued operation.

Maddy summaryHF 436 exempts purchases of child restraint systems (like car seats) from Iowa's sales and use tax, reducing costs for parents buying them. It also requires insurance companies to include the value of these systems in auto insurance settlements when a vehicle suffers partial or total damage. The bill defines "child restraint system" as federally compliant seats meeting safety standards (per 49 C.F.R. §571.213) and applies to auto losses occurring on or after July 1, 2025. This directly affects families purchasing child seats and insurers handling auto damage claims.

Maddy summaryHF 337 requires Iowa's Medicaid dental wellness plan to align reimbursement rates for dental providers with those paid under the Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (Hawki) program. This change aims to increase dental provider participation in Medicaid by ensuring they receive the same payment rates as in the Hawki program. The bill directly affects dental providers who serve Medicaid members and Medicaid beneficiaries seeking dental care. By matching reimbursement rates, the policy seeks to improve access to dental services for Medicaid enrollees without altering eligibility or coverage. The bill is currently under review in the Health and Human Services committee.

Maddy summaryHF 336 requires Iowa public school districts to incorporate age-appropriate Holocaust education into middle and high school curricula by the 2025-2026 school year. The bill mandates instruction covering the causes and consequences of the Holocaust, historical antisemitism, resistance efforts, and the U.S. role in defeating Nazi Germany, including contributions by diverse military groups. School districts must also provide teacher training on these topics through professional development programs using approved resources like the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. The Iowa Department of Education will annually report on school district compliance. This law applies to all public school districts in Iowa and uses existing state funding without requiring new appropriations.