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Relating to requirements for immunization exemption notifications by public health agencies
Topics:Health care
Same legislation: HF 2347
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 22, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 22, 2026
- Done: House committeeFebruary 3, 2026
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 2347 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2347 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
This bill relates to notification to the public by public health agencies (agencies) of medical and religious exemptions (exemptions) available for certain immunization requirements. Current law requires information regarding exemptions to immunization requirements for children enrolled in any licensed child care center (center), or elementary or secondary school (school), to be included in any public communication following an immunization recommendation by the department of health and human services (HHS).
Read the full explanation
_____ and to be published on the internet site of and included in registration documentation for all schools and licensed centers. The bill requires that information on exemptions be included in any communication related to a recommendation of an immunization issued by HHS. The bill also requires that information on exemptions be included in any communication disseminated or prepared by a school or agency relating to immunization requirements for enrollment of a child in any licensed center or school. The bill requires agencies to publish information on immunization exemptions to their internet sites.
From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text
House subcommittee
Named January 22, 2026. On February 3, 2026 it recommended passage.
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1 written public comment to its subcommittee: February 3, 2026 (1) · on the Legislature’s site
Iowa Code it changes
Read from the bill as introduced. Each links to every bill touching that chapter of the Iowa Code. How the Code works
Lobbying
1 for · 3 against · 20 undecided · Who →
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