91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

SF 197: Relating to insurance coverage for prescription drugs used in the treatment of metastatic cancer and associated conditions

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 insurance coverage for prescription drugs used in the treatment of metastatic cancer. The bill requires policies, contracts, or plans providing for third-party payment or prepayment of health or medical expenses that provide coverage for prescription drugs to provide coverage for prescription cancer drugs. “Prescription cancer drug” is defined in the bill as a prescription drug that is used to treat metastatic cancer or associated conditions. “Metastatic cancer” is also defined in the bill.

Cost

No fiscal note

Senate subcommittee · named February 5, 2025

Sen. Annette Sweeney (R) · annette.sweeney@legis.iowa.gov
Sen. Carrie Koelker (R) · carrie.koelker@legis.iowa.gov
Sen. Janet Petersen (D) · janet.petersen@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 6 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council; Iowa Medical Society; Iowa Mental Health Advocacy; Iowa Physician Assistant Society; League of Women Voters of Iowa; Susan G. Komen Foundation

In plain words

February 4, 2025Filed in the Senate and sent to the Commerce committee
February 5, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Sweeney, Koelker and Petersen
February 11, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it