SSB 1081: Relating to the review by the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing of certain deficient practices by nursing facilities

What it does

This bill relates to the review by the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing (DIAL) of certain deficient practices by nursing facilities (facilities). Under current law, if the director of DIAL determines, based on the findings of an inspection or investigation of a facility, that the facility is in violation of Code chapter 135C (health care facilities) or rules adopted under that chapter, the director may issue a written citation to the facility within five days of the determination.

Senate subcommittee · named February 4, 2025

• Sen. Kara Warme (R) · kara.warme@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Kevin Alons (R) · kevin.alons@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott (D) · sarah.trone.garriott@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 2 against

For: Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing; Iowa State Bar Association; Older Iowans Legislature

Against: Diane Hathway; Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council

In plain words

1. February 4, 2025Filed in the Senate and sent to the Health and Human Services committee
2. February 4, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Warme, Alons and Trone Garriott
3. February 11, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 19, 2025Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 385