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IA HF2287
Bill
Status
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Charley Thomson
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AI Summary
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Prohibits vaccines from being distributed, sold, or administered in Iowa unless the manufacturer affirmatively waives immunity from lawsuits for injuries caused by design defects
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Requires manufacturers to waive federal liability protections granted under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (42 U.S.C. §300aa-1 et seq.)
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Deems any manufacturer whose vaccine is distributed, sold, or administered in Iowa to have automatically waived immunity from design defect injury lawsuits
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Creates two new code sections: 139A.27 (limiting vaccine distribution) and 613.22 (establishing the waiver of immunity requirements)
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to liability for injuries caused by vaccines.
Last Action
Subcommittee recommends passage.
2/17/2026