91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
SF 242: Relating to health insurance coverage for specified pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders and postinfectious autoimmune encephalopathy
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 health insurance coverage for pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS), pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS), and postinfectious autoimmune encephalopathy. The bill defines “PANS” as a clinically defined disorder characterized by the sudden onset of obsessive-compulsive symptoms or eating restrictions accompanied by two or more symptoms of either one or both of acute behavioral deterioration and motor and sensory changes.
Sponsors
Sen. Annette Sweeney (R)
Cost
No fiscal note
Senate subcommittee · named February 12, 2025
- Sen. Annette Sweeney (R) · annette.sweeney@legis.iowa.gov
- Sen. Carrie Koelker (R) · carrie.koelker@legis.iowa.gov
- Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott (D) · sarah.trone.garriott@legis.iowa.gov
Lobbying · 1 for, 2 against
For: Iowa Mental Health Advocacy
Against: Federation of Iowa Insurers; Wellmark, Inc.
In plain words
- February 10, 2025Filed in the Senate and sent to the Commerce committee
- February 12, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Sweeney, Koelker and Trone Garriott
- February 17, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/91/SF242