HF 2570: Relating to the authority of an attorney in fact under a durable power of attorney for health care

What it does

This bill relates to the authority of an attorney in fact (attorney) under a durable power of attorney for health care (durable power of attorney). Current law provides that an attorney under a durable power of attorney has the duty to act in accordance with the desires expressed in the durable power of attorney or made known to the attorney by the principal who executed the durable power of attorney. If the principal executes a declaration related to life-sustaining procedures, the declaration shall not be interpreted to prohibit the attorney from withdrawing hydration or nutrition in certain circumstances, or otherwise restrict the authority of the attorney.

House subcommittee · named January 29, 2026

• Rep. Bill Gustoff (R) · bill.gustoff@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Dr. Megan L. Srinivas (D) · megan.srinivas@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Blaine C. Watkins (R) · blaine.watkins@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council; Iowa State Bar Association

In plain words

1. February 11, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee · as HSB 161
2. February 11, 2025House subcommittee named: Gustoff, Croken, Thomson and C · as HSB 161
3. February 17, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it · as HSB 161
4. January 29, 2026House subcommittee named: Gustoff, Srinivas and Watkins · as HSB 161
5. February 4, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it · as HSB 161
6. February 12, 2026Approved by the House committee · as HSB 161
7. February 12, 2026Committee vote: 21–0 · as HSB 161
8. February 17, 2026Filed in the House
9. February 17, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2570 · as HSB 161
10. March 10, 2026Withdrawn