HF 2033: Relating to the provision of accessible prescription-related measures for persons who are blind, have a visual impairment, or other print disability

What it does

This bill relates to the provision of accessible prescription-related measures for persons who are blind, have a visual impairment, or other print disability. The bill requires the board of pharmacy (board) to adopt administrative rules on or before January 1, 2027, to ensure that if a person who is blind, has a visual impairment, or other print disability requests access to prescription drug labels, bag tags, and medical guides, a pharmacy provides access to such, or refers the person to a pharmacy within a reasonable distance that provides access to prescription drug labels, bag tags, and medical guides.

House subcommittee · named January 20, 2026

• Rep. Brett Barker (R) · brett.barker@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Elizabeth Wilson (D) · elizabeth.wilson@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. David E. Young (R) · david.young@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 4 for, 1 against

For: AARP Iowa; Iowa Association of Area Agencies on Aging; Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council; Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council

Against: Wellmark, Inc.

In plain words

1. January 14, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Commerce committee
2. January 20, 2026House subcommittee named: Barker, Wilson and Young
3. January 28, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 16, 2026Approved by the House committee
5. February 16, 2026Committee vote: 22–0
6. February 18, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2585
7. March 16, 2026Withdrawn