HSB 71

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 19, 2021
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 19, 2021
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 11, 2021
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   Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 23, 202189–4
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   Done: Senate committeeMarch 16, 2021
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   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

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. _____ 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.

Full bill text¹

House subcommittee

Named January 19, 2021. On February 2, 2021 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 3-0.

• Rep. Steven P. Bradley REmail
• Rep. Marti Anderson D
• Rep. Tom Jeneary REmail

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

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