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IA HF2010

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jason Gearhart

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires pharmaceutical company television advertisements in Iowa to clearly state the average retail price for a 30-day supply or full course of treatment, whichever is higher, beginning January 1, 2027.

  • Mandates that all TV ads for prescription drugs and vaccines disclose all known common and serious side effects and contraindications in plain language with equal visual and auditory prominence.

  • Prohibits television advertising of any prescription drug until at least 12 months after initial FDA approval.

  • Establishes civil penalties of up to $50,000 per violation, with each day of a continuing violation constituting a separate offense, enforceable by the Attorney General.

  • Applies disclosure requirements to both pharmaceutical company-sponsored and government-sponsored television advertisements for prescription drugs and vaccines.

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to the advertising of prescription drugs and vaccines and providing civil penalties.

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Health and Human Services. H.J. 42.

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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