HSB 268: Relating to specialty hospital designations for certain nonprofit organizations

What it does

This bill relates to specialty hospital designations for certain nonprofit organizations. The bill defines “specialty hospital” as a hospital that is owned and operated by a nonprofit organization; only serves individuals years of age and younger; has more than percent of patients receiving medical assistance under Code chapter 249A (medical assistance); specializes in pediatric rehabilitation and treating children with a behavioral health condition or complex medical needs; has no more than 100 inpatient beds; provides outpatient services; and was a licensed nursing facility prior to July 1, 2025.

House subcommittee · named February 27, 2025

• Rep. Ann Meyer (R) · ann.meyer@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Eddie Andrews (R) · eddie.andrews@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Timi M. Brown-Powers (D) · timi.brown-powers@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 0 against

For: CHILDSERVE

In plain words

1. February 27, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Health and Human Services committee
2. February 27, 2025House subcommittee named: Meyer, A., Andrews and Brown-Powers
3. March 4, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. March 5, 2025Approved by the House committee
5. March 5, 2025Committee vote: 20–0
6. March 11, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 919