91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
HSB 605: Relating to requirements for immunization exemption notifications by public health agencies
Became HF 2347 · Its progress continues under the new number.
What it does
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).
Sponsors
Not listed
Cost
No fiscal note
House subcommittee · named January 22, 2026
- Rep. Eddie Andrews (R) · eddie.andrews@legis.iowa.gov
- Rep. Tracy A. Ehlert (D) · tracy.ehlert@legis.iowa.gov
- Rep. Austin Harris (R) · austin.harris@legis.iowa.gov
Lobbying · 1 for, 3 against
For: Iowans for Freedom
Against: Bitches Get Stuff Done; Iowa Association of School Boards; Iowa State Association of Counties
In plain words
- January 22, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Health and Human Services committee
- January 22, 2026House subcommittee named: Andrews, Ehlert and Harris
- February 3, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
- February 3, 2026Approved by the House committee
- February 3, 2026Committee vote: 14–6
- February 9, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2347
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/HSB605