Relating to the administration of gene-based vaccines, and providing penalties

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 18, 2025
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 20, 2025
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 relates to the administration of gene-based vaccines. The bill provides that a person shall not provide or administer a gene-based vaccine to another person in this state. A person who violates the bill is guilty of a simple misdemeanor and is subject to a fine of $500 per incident. The bill directs the appropriate licensing board within the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing to review the license of a person licensed under Code chapter 147 (health-related professions) who violates the bill. The bill defines gene-based vaccine as a vaccine developed using messenger ribonucleic acid technology, modified messenger ribonucleic acid technology, self-amplifying messenger ribonucleic acid technology, or deoxyribonucleic acid technology.

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 20, 2025. On March 3, 2025 it recommended amendment and passage.

• Sen. Doug Campbell REmail
• Sen. Molly Donahue DEmail
• Sen. Dennis Guth REmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§727.13

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