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IA HF2305
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Health And Human Services
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AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "attending provider" to include physicians, physician assistants, and advanced registered nurse practitioners licensed in Iowa, replacing the previous term "attending physician"
- Establishes requirements for a "close adult friend" to make health care decisions, including being at least 18 years old, showing special care for the patient, maintaining regular contact, and providing an affidavit of willingness to be involved in care
- Defines "hospice patient" as an individual with an anticipated life expectancy of six months or less, as certified by the attending provider
- Updates durable power of attorney for health care provisions to authorize an attorney in fact to make health care decisions when a patient is unable to do so
- Requires hospice programs to provide palliative care through a medically directed interdisciplinary team, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to health care decisions related to palliative care, hospice programs, life-sustaining procedures, out-of-hospital do-not-resuscitate orders, and durable power of attorney for health care. (Formerly HF 708.)
Last Action
Subcommittee recommends passage.
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Services3/9/2026
Full Bill Text
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