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Bills › 89th General Assembly

HF 528Died when the session ended · February 23, 2021

Relating to the authority of a dentist relating to the prescribing and administration of certain immunizations and vaccines

Sponsored by the House Human Resources Committee

Topics:Health careProfessional licensing

Same legislation: HSB 71

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Also covers HSB 71.

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Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedFebruary 15, 2021
  2. Skipped: SubcommitteeSkipped
  3. Done: House committeeFebruary 23, 2021
  4. Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 23, 202189–4
  5. Done: Senate committeeMarch 16, 2021
  6. Stopped: Passes the SenateDied when the General Assembly ended
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The 2022 session adjourned on May 24, 2022, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary Dentists would be allowed to prescribe and give flu or COVID-19 shots to their patients. To do this, they must finish four hours of special training and check the state's immunization records. While dentists can give these shots themselves, they are not allowed to let dental assistants or hygienists do it for them.1

Read the official explanation

This bill authorizes a dentist to prescribe and administer a vaccine or immunization for influenza or SARS-CoV-2 to patients as recommended by the United States centers for disease control and prevention. The bill prohibits a dentist from delegating the authority to administer these vaccines or immunizations to a dental hygienist or dental assistant. Prior to the prescribing and administration of a vaccination or immunization as authorized under the bill, a dentist must successfully complete a minimum of four hours of training pertaining to the prescribing and administration of vaccines or immunizations and consult and review the statewide immunization registry or Iowa health information network. A dentist shall also report the administration of a vaccine or immunization under the bill to the statewide immunization registry or Iowa health information network.

Full bill text2

Senate subcommittee

Named February 25, 2021. On March 10, 2021 it recommended passage.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§153.20

How the Code works3

Lobbying

7 for · 6 against · 20 undecided · Who →

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Study bill

HSB 71Cleared committee

89th General Assembly

HF 528Passed a chamber