Relating to a public entity’s purchase or collection of health information from an entity not subject to the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 19, 2026
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 19, 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

This bill prevents a public agency from purchasing or collecting health information from an entity that is not subject to the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, regardless of whether the entity has secured approval from an individual to share the individual’s health information. The bill defines health information and public agency.

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 19, 2026. It hasn’t reported yet.

• Sen. Annette Sweeney REmail
• Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott DEmail
• Sen. Scott Webster REmail

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

Iowa Code it changes

Creates§22B.1

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