Rep. Ann Meyer

Maddy summaryHF 2280 expands Iowa's $250 individual income tax credit for emergency medical services personnel to include non-certified first responders who meet specific qualifications. The bill requires the Department of Revenue to establish rules defining these qualifications under Chapter 17A. It also applies the credit retroactively to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, covering past tax filings. This change directly affects emergency medical personnel who currently lack certification but perform first responder duties.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new criminal offense for approaching or staying within 25 feet of first responders after they have issued a verbal warning not to approach. It directly affects individuals who might interfere with law enforcement officers, probation or parole officers, firefighters, or emergency medical providers performing their duties. The law prohibits approaching within the specified distance with the intent to impede the responder's work, threaten them with physical harm, or harass them. Violating this provision is classified as a serious misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine between $430 and $2,560. The bill defines harassment as conduct that intentionally causes substantial emotional distress without a legitimate purpose.

Maddy summaryHR 114 is a resolution that formally honors the 30 Iowans who died and the four Iowans who survived the sinking of the USS Indianapolis on July 30, 1945. The bill recognizes the service of these individuals and the ship, which delivered atomic bomb components to Tinian before being torpedoed by a Japanese submarine. This measure does not change any laws or policies but serves as a symbolic tribute to the men who served from Iowa.

Maddy summaryIowa's HF 2125 changes the official title "physician assistant" to "physician associate" throughout all state laws, regulations, and administrative documents. The bill requires updating all references to the title by January 1, 2027, but explicitly states this change does not alter the scope of practice, rights, or responsibilities of licensed professionals. It allows current and future practitioners to use either title during a transition period and prohibits discrimination against those using "physician associate." The bill affects all state agencies, healthcare facilities, insurers, and entities interacting with licensed physician assistants.

Maddy summaryHF 2102 prohibits using any language other than English for driver's license examinations in Iowa. It directly affects individuals applying for or taking driver's license tests at state offices. The bill amends Iowa law to remove an existing exception, requiring the Iowa Department of Transportation or third-party examiners to conduct all written and oral tests in English. This change applies specifically to the examination process, not other official communications or documents. The bill does not alter requirements for other driver's license procedures or materials.

Maddy summaryHF 2220 establishes new standards for Iowa's subacute mental health care facilities. It requires facilities to create a written treatment plan within 24 hours of a resident's admission and eliminates preauthorization for the first 15 days of care. The bill limits managed care organizations to one review of medical necessity every 30 days after day 45 of treatment and prohibits discharge until proper support plans are in place. It also mandates an electronic bed-tracking system for children's psychiatric facilities and adjusts facility requirements to be less stringent than state mental health institutes. This bill directly affects subacute mental health facilities, residents, health insurers, and managed care organizations.

Maddy summaryHF 814 allows pregnant minors in Iowa to consent to prenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal medical care from specific healthcare providers if their parent, guardian, or legal custodian is not reasonably available. The bill directly affects pregnant minors who lack immediate access to a parent or guardian for medical decisions. It establishes that minors gain legal capacity to consent to this care, but healthcare providers must still obtain informed consent directly from the minor. The bill does not change existing requirements for providers to ensure minors understand their care options.

Maddy summaryHF 327 creates a tax credit for Iowa residents who serve as clinical preceptors for advanced registered nurse practitioner students. The credit provides $1,000 per clinical preceptorship (involving at least 100 hours of supervised learning) with a maximum $2,000 annual credit, directly affecting licensed nurse practitioners who mentor students without compensation. To qualify, preceptors must be employed at the clinical site, selected by the nursing program, and have at least one year of mentoring experience. The credit is refundable if it exceeds tax liability, and preceptors must document student details including hours and program information. The bill applies to tax years beginning January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHF 2092 expands Iowa's statewide preschool program to include eligible five-year-olds who turn five between March 15 and September 15 of the school year, in addition to existing four-year-olds. It modifies eligibility rules so children must be four by September 15 (or five by that date for the new group) to qualify for state funding, and clarifies that children already counted for funding in prior years cannot be counted again. The bill also updates compulsory attendance rules to treat enrolled preschoolers as school-age, and changes references to "four-year-olds" to "young children" throughout related statutes. These changes apply to school budget years starting July 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryHF 2114 allows parents or legal guardians to seek substance use or mental health treatment for minors (under 18) without court involvement. The bill amends Iowa law to let guardians apply directly to treatment facilities or healthcare providers for their child's care, with strict confidentiality protections. It prohibits reporting a minor's treatment details to law enforcement without consent and creates penalties for unauthorized disclosure. The bill also specifies that a minor’s admission to treatment cannot be subject to court jurisdiction if the minor and guardian consent. This applies directly to minors needing substance use or mental health services in Iowa.