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IA HF2010
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jason Gearhart
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Prohibits television advertising of any prescription drug until at least 12 months after initial FDA approval.
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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.
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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