Relating to the adoption of the American medical association’s code of medical ethics by the board of medicine

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 22, 2025
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 28, 2025
3. ✕
   Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
4. Next: Passes the Senate
5. Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the House
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 requires the board of medicine (board) to adopt rules as necessary to adopt the most recent version of the American medical association’s code of medical ethics. The board shall adopt rules to implement the bill no later than July 1, 2026.

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 January 28, 2025. On January 29, 2025 it recommended amendment and passage.

• Sen. Mark S. Lofgren REmail
• Sen. Mike Klimesh REmail
• Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§148.15

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