91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
HSB 160: Relating to the standards of practice relating to the prescribing of certain pain medications
Died when the session ended · The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.
What it does
This bill relates to the standards of practice for a physician relating to the prescribing of certain pain medications.2, to include the following: 1. 2. The physician must include a note in the patient’s medical record, confirming that the physician has discussed with the patient, or the patient’s parent or guardian, the information specified in the bill. The bill does not apply to a prescription for a patient who is at the stage of cancer or other terminal illness where the goal of pain management is comfort care.
Sponsors
Not listed
Cost
No fiscal note
House subcommittee · named February 11, 2025
- Rep. Mark I. Thompson (R) · mark.thompson@legis.iowa.gov
- Rep. Dr. Megan L. Srinivas (D) · megan.srinivas@legis.iowa.gov
- Rep. John H. Wills (R) · john.wills@legis.iowa.gov
Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against
For: Iowa Behavioral Health Association (IBHA); Vertex Pharmaceuticals
In plain words
- February 11, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee
- February 11, 2025House subcommittee named: Thompson, M., Srinivas, Wills and J
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/HSB160