Prohibiting certain changes of ownership of a previously licensed nursing facility

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 9, 2026
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 12, 2026
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

Under current law, any change in ownership of a previously licensed nursing facility is subject to approval by the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing (DIAL). This bill prohibits DIAL from approving any change of ownership of a nursing facility if the person seeking to obtain ownership is, is owned in majority by, or is an affiliate of, a private equity fund or a real estate investment trust.

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 12, 2026. It hasn’t reported yet.

• Sen. Ken Rozenboom REmail
• Sen. Tony Bisignano DEmail
• Sen. Jason Schultz REmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§135C.7A

Read from the bill as introduced. Each links to every bill touching that chapter of the Iowa Code. How the Code works

Similar bills

• SF 533 Prohibiting certain changes of ownership of a previously licensed nursing facility
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Matched by the wording of each bill’s explanation, or an identical title. Companion bills and renumbered versions of this bill aren’t listed; they’re the same bill.