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IA HF310
Bill
Status
5/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Health And Human Services
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "health care provider" for assault penalty purposes to include anyone providing or attempting to provide health services at hospitals, rural emergency hospitals, or nursing facilities
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Covers individuals who are working, volunteering, or participating in educational courses of instruction at these healthcare facilities
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Includes persons licensed or registered under Iowa Code chapters 148 (medicine), 148C (physician assistants), 148D (advanced practice registered nurses), and 152 (nursing)
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Creates a legal presumption that a person who commits assault against a health care provider in a hospital, at an emergency scene, or during ambulance transportation knew the victim was a health care provider
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Takes effect July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to assaults on persons engaged in certain occupations including a health care provider, and making penalties applicable. (Formerly HSB 9.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.
Last Action
Signed by Governor. H.J. 1225.
5/28/2025