Relating to the distribution of gene-based vaccines and providing penalties

Where it is now

Done: IntroducedJanuary 29, 2026
Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 4, 2026
Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
Next: Passes the Senate
Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
Next: Passes the House
Next: To the Governor
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 relates to the distribution of gene-based vaccines. The bill defines “deoxyribonucleic acid contamination”, “distribute”, “gene-based vaccine”, “shedding”, and “transmission”. The bill requires a manufacturer of gene-based vaccines to conduct integrative transmissibility, deoxyribonucleic acid contamination, and shedding studies prior to the distribution of a gene-based vaccine within the state. The bill provides that any person that distributes a gene-based vaccine within the state posing an unreasonable risk of harm to public health, as determined by the United States food and drug administration, due to transmission or shedding is subject to a $1,000 fine per occurrence and licensing discipline by the appropriate licensing authority, if applicable.

Read the full explanation

The bill provides that a manufacturer that distributes, sells, or uses a gene-based vaccine within the state is not immune from liability for injury or death caused by a design defect in the gene-based vaccine. The bill directs to the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing to adopt rules to enforce and administer the bill.

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 February 4, 2026. It hasn’t reported yet.

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§139A.27

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 · 8 against · 2 undecided · Who →