Relating to discipline for nurses unable to speak English proficiently

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 16, 2026
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 11, 2026
3. ✕
   Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
4. Next: Passes the House
5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill allows the board of nursing to suspend or revoke a license to practice nursing if the licensee is unable to speak English proficiently.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

House subcommittee

Named February 11, 2026. Meeting: Thursday, February 12 · 8:30 AM · RM 305.

• Rep. Chad Ingels REmail
• Rep. Ryan Weldon REmail
• Rep. Ross Wilburn DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§152.10

Read from the bill as introduced. Each links to every bill touching that chapter of the Iowa Code. How the Code works