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IA HF2254

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Health And Human Services

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Directs the Iowa Board of Regents to develop a policy prohibiting the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC) from including noncompete clauses in employment contracts with physicians

  • Defines "noncompete clause" as any restriction on a physician's right to practice in any geographic area or for a defined period of time after employment termination with UIHC

  • Defines "physician" as an individual licensed under Iowa Code chapter 148

  • Applies to all physician employment contracts entered into, extended, or renewed on or after the effective date of the Act

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to the prohibition of noncompete clauses in certain employment contracts entered into by the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HF 2072.)

Last Action

Placed on calendar.

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Workforce2/24/2026

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