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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
Sponsored by Sen. Liz Bennett (D), Sen. Thomas Townsend (D), Sen. Zach Wahls (D), Sen. Janice Weiner (D)
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 19, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 19, 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 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Government agencies would be stopped from buying or collecting health information from groups that do not follow federal privacy laws. This rule applies even if a person gives their permission to share that information.1
Read the official explanation
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.
Senate subcommittee
Named February 19, 2026. It hasn’t reported yet.
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