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IA HF2680
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Health And Human Services
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AI Summary
- Establishes a streamlined certification process for medication aides certified in other states to become certified in Iowa by passing only the medication aide challenge examination, without requiring prior employment in Iowa or passing the nurse aide examination
- Requires the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing to create a free online medication aide certification registry where approved examination providers can submit proof of successful completion
- Expands authorization for department-approved competency evaluation programs beyond community colleges to administer medication aide challenge examinations
- Applies to medication aides at residential care facilities, nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities for the intellectually disabled, and intermediate care facilities for persons with mental illness
- Rescinds 11 specific administrative rules effective July 1, 2026, and directs the department to adopt conforming rule changes to implement the act
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to certified medication aides.(Formerly HSB 729.)
Last Action
Read first time, attached to SF 2366. S.J. 494.
3/9/2026
Full Bill Text
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