Relating to the authority of an attorney in fact under a durable power of attorney for health care

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 14, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 14, 2026
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   Done: Senate committeeFebruary 3, 2026
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   Done: Passes the SenateFebruary 24, 202647–0
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   Skipped: House committeeSkipped
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 10, 202693–0
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   Done: To the GovernorApril 9, 2026
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   Done: Signed into lawApril 9, 2026

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What’s in it

This bill relates to the authority of an attorney in fact (attorney) under a durable power of attorney for health care (durable power of attorney). _____ of attorney. If the principal executes a declaration related to life-sustaining procedures, the declaration shall not be interpreted to prohibit the attorney from withdrawing hydration or nutrition in certain circumstances, or otherwise restrict the authority of the attorney. The bill amends the attorney’s duty by requiring the attorney to give preference to the desires of the principal as expressed in the durable power of attorney, a declaration relating to the use of life-sustaining procedures, or made known to the attorney by the principal.

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Senate subcommittee

Named January 14, 2026. On January 21, 2026 it recommended amendment and passage.

• Sen. David D. Rowley REmail
• Sen. Matt Blake DEmail
• Sen. Mike Bousselot REmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§144B.6

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