Relating to statute of limitations for dental malpractice claims and including applicability provisions

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 21, 2026
2. ✕
   Stopped: SubcommitteeDied when the General Assembly ended
3. Next: House committeeFunnel: by February 20, 2026
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 relates to statute of limitations for dental malpractice claims.1 provides certain time periods civil actions may be brought by a claimant. Under current law, a claimant may pursue a malpractice claim for injury or death arising out of patient care within two years after the date the claimant knew or should have known, or received notice of the injury or death, whichever date occurs first. The bill specifies that a civil action brought by a claimant against any dentist, dental surgeon, registered dental hygienist, or registered dental assistant for injury or death arising out of patient dental care may be brought by the claimant within five years after the date the claimant knew or should have known, or received notice of the injury or death, whichever date occurs first.

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

Iowa Code it changes

Amends§614.1

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