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HF 386Died when the session ended · March 12, 2025

Providing for a study of transitioning certain medical schools in Iowa from four-year programs to three-year programs

Sponsored by the House Health and Human Services Committee, Rep. Taylor R. Collins (R), Rep. Ann Meyer (R)

Topics:K–12 educationHealth care

Same legislation: HF 146

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Also covers HF 146.

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Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 29, 2025
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 29, 2025
  3. Done: House committeeFebruary 11, 2025
  4. Done: Passes the HouseMarch 12, 202591–4
  5. Done: Senate committeeApril 3, 2025
  6. Stopped: Passes the SenateDied when the General Assembly ended
  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 directs the university of Iowa college of medicine and Des Moines university —— osteopathic medical center to jointly conduct a study of the feasibility of transitioning their respective medical schools from four-year programs to three-year programs. The study shall include an analysis of other medical schools that have implemented such a transition and the results of such transitions, including the reduced costs for students enrolled in such programs. The bill directs the university of Iowa college of medicine and Des Moines university —— osteopathic medical center to jointly submit a report, including their findings and recommendations, to the governor and the general assembly by December 1, 2025.

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

Senate subcommittee

Named March 26, 2025. On March 26, 2025 it recommended amendment and passage.

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