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IA HF2570
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/17/2026
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary
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AI Summary
- Amends Iowa Code Section 144B.6, subsection 2, governing the duties and authority of an attorney in fact under a durable power of attorney for health care
- Requires the attorney in fact to act in accordance with the principal's desires as expressed in the durable power of attorney, a living will declaration under chapter 144A, or otherwise made known directly to the attorney in fact
- Prevents third-party verbal statements or other documents from restricting the attorney in fact's authority unless the durable power of attorney explicitly states it is limited and includes specific limitations in a separate section
- Clarifies that when the principal's desires are unknown, the attorney in fact must act in the principal's best interests based on overall medical condition and prognosis
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to the authority of an attorney in fact under a durable power of attorney for health care.(Formerly HSB 161.)
Last Action
Withdrawn. H.J. 631.
3/10/2026
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