Bills › 91st General Assembly
Relating to the prohibition of noncompete clauses in certain employment contracts entered into by the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics, and including effective date provisions
Sponsored by Rep. Taylor R. Collins (R)
Topics:Health careHigher educationJobs & workers
Same legislation: HF 2254
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 14, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 14, 2026
- Done: House committeeJanuary 29, 2026
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2254
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 2254 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2254 What’s a funnel?
What changed before it passed The bill as introduced compared with the version both chambers passed.
Amendments · 2
1 adopted · 0 failed. Newest first.
- H-8319Strike everything · filed April 7, 2026 byRuled not germaneAI summary This amendment replaces the entire bill to expand the ban on noncompete clauses to include nurses, pharmacists, and physician assistants in addition to doctors. It requires the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics to create a policy prohibiting these restrictions for all new, extended, or renewed contracts with these specific medical professionals. Its wording →April 13, 2026
- S-5141Strike everything · filed March 30, 2026 by Sen. Adrian Dickey (R)AdoptedAI summary This amendment replaces the entire bill to expand the list of medical professionals protected from noncompete clauses. In addition to doctors, the new rule would prohibit these clauses for advanced registered nurse practitioners, licensed practical nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, and registered nurses. Its wording →April 7, 2026