Bills › 91st General Assembly
Relating to discipline for nurses unable to speak English proficiently
Sponsored by Rep. Brooke Boden (R)
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 16, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 11, 2026
- Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- 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 The board of nursing could take away or suspend a nurse's license if they are not able to speak English well. This rule would affect people who hold nursing licenses in Iowa.1
Read the official explanation
This bill allows the board of nursing to suspend or revoke a license to practice nursing if the licensee is unable to speak English proficiently.
House subcommittee
Named February 11, 2026. Meeting: Thursday, February 12 · 8:30 AM · RM 305.
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
1 written public comment to its subcommittee: February 12, 2026 (1) · on the Legislature’s site