91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
HF 2314: Relating to health insurance coverage for specified pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders and postinfectious autoimmune encephalopathy
Died when the session ended · The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.
What it does
This bill relates to health insurance coverage for pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS), pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS), and postinfectious autoimmune encephalopathy. The bill defines “PANS” as a clinically defined disorder characterized by the sudden onset of obsessive-compulsive symptoms or eating restrictions accompanied by two or more symptoms of either one or both of acute behavioral deterioration and motor and sensory changes.
Sponsors
Rep. Brett Barker (R)
Cost
No fiscal note
Lobbying · 1 for, 1 against
For: Iowa Mental Health Advocacy
Against: Wellmark, Inc.
In plain words
- February 6, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Health and Human Services committee
From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/91/HF2314