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IA HF2033
Bill
Status
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brett Barker
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AI Summary
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Requires the Iowa Board of Pharmacy to adopt rules by January 1, 2027, ensuring pharmacies provide accessible prescription drug labels, bag tags, and medical guides to persons who are blind, visually impaired, or have print disabilities upon request.
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Accessibility measures must be provided at no additional cost to the patient and delivered within a timeframe comparable to standard prescriptions.
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Health carriers must pay an enhanced dispensing fee to reimburse pharmacies for costs associated with providing accessibility measures.
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Exempts institutional pharmacies (hospitals, nursing homes, long-term care facilities), correctional facility pharmacies, and prescription drug donation repository programs from the requirements.
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Requires the Board of Pharmacy to publish an annual list of pharmacies offering accessibility measures and submit a progress report to the governor and legislature by January 1, 2028.
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to the provision of accessible prescription-related measures for persons who are blind, have a visual impairment, or other print disability.(See HF 2585.)
Last Action
Withdrawn. H.J. 672.
3/16/2026