89th General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
HF 2197: Relating to licensed health care providers for purposes of state law regarding concussion and brain injury policies for extracurricular interscholastic activities
Died when the session ended · The General Assembly adjourned on May 24, 2022. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.
What it does
This bill adds persons who hold a doctorate in psychology with specialty training in neuropsychology and concussion management to the definition of “licensed health care provider” for the purposes of state law regarding concussion and brain injury policies for extracurricular interscholastic activities. Duties of such licensed health care providers include but are not limited to making determinations regarding removal of students from participation in such activities and their return to participation.
Sponsors
Human Resources committee
Cost
No fiscal note
Lobbying · 8 for, 0 against
For: Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa; IA Mental Health Planning Council; Iowa Association of Christian Schools; Iowa Association of Community Providers; Iowa Athletic Trainers Society; Iowa Psychological Association; Iowa State Education Association; Rural School Advocates of Iowa
In plain words
- February 1, 2022Filed in the House
From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/89/HF2197