SSB 3020: Relating to the authority of an attorney in fact under a durable power of attorney for health care

What it does

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.

Senate subcommittee · named January 14, 2026

• Sen. David D. Rowley (R) · david.rowley@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Matt Blake (D) · matt.blake@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Mike Bousselot (R) · mike.bousselot@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council; Iowa State Bar Association

In plain words

1. January 14, 2026Filed in the Senate and sent to the Judiciary committee
2. January 14, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Rowley, Blake and Bousselot
3. January 21, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
4. February 3, 2026Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2198