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SF 360Died when the session ended · March 3, 2025

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

Sponsored by Sen. Doug Campbell (R)

Topics:Crime & correctionsHealth careProfessional licensing

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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 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 People in Iowa would be banned from giving anyone a vaccine made with mRNA or DNA technology. Anyone who breaks this rule could face a $500 fine and a misdemeanor charge. Additionally, health professionals who violate this law could have their professional licenses reviewed by the state.1

Read the official explanation

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.

Full bill text2

Senate subcommittee

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

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

842 written public comments to its subcommittee: March 3, 2025 (842) · on the Legislature’s site

Iowa Code it changes

Creates§727.13

How the Code works3

Lobbying

2 for · 21 against · 2 undecided · Who →