HF 2254: 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

What it does

This bill relates to noncompete clauses in certain employment contracts entered into by the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics (UIHC). The bill directs the board of regents (board) to develop a policy prohibiting UIHC from including a noncompete clause in any contract with a physician. The bill provides that the prohibition applies to contracts entered into, extended, or renewed on or after the effective date of the bill. The bill defines “noncompete clause” and “physician”. The bill takes effect upon enactment.

Senate subcommittee · named February 26, 2026

• Sen. Adrian Dickey (R) · adrian.dickey@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Molly Donahue (D) · molly.donahue@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Dawn Driscoll (R) · dawn.driscoll@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO; Iowans for Affordable Healthcare

In plain words

1. January 30, 2026Filed in the House
2. February 23, 2026Passed the House, 70–19
3. February 24, 2026Arrived in the Senate
4. February 26, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Dickey, Donahue and Driscoll
5. March 3, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
6. March 4, 2026Approved by the Senate committee
7. April 7, 2026Passed the Senate, 43–2
8. April 13, 2026Passed the House, 70–20
9. May 11, 2026Sent to the Governor
10. June 2, 2026Signed into law