Eliminating certificate of need requirements and the state health facilities council

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 6, 2025
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 eliminates certificate of need (CON) requirements and the state health facilities council (council). Under current law, certain health care providers are required to obtain a CON from the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing (DIAL) prior to creating or expanding a medical facility or introducing certain medical services within a specific area. To obtain a CON, a health care provider must proceed through an application process implemented and administered by DIAL and the council.

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§135.131§135C.2§135P.1§231C.3§249K.2§505.27§708.3A

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