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IA HSB591

SB

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Health And Human Services

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Medical Spa Oversight Act" requiring businesses providing wellness services to be licensed by the Iowa Board of Medicine before operating, providing services, or handling prescription drugs.

  • Defines "wellness services" as medical services enhancing health or physical appearance (not treating underlying conditions), including Botox injections, laser hair removal, skin pigmentation treatment, microneedling, and IV nutrient therapy.

  • Requires each medical spa to designate a "responsible person" licensed under chapter 148 (physicians) or 155A (pharmacists) for each location where prescription drugs or wellness services are provided.

  • Mandates the Board of Medicine maintain a public online database of licensed medical spas, including business names, addresses, license numbers, and responsible person information.

  • Classifies medical spas as "dispensers" under the federal Drug Supply Chain Security Act, requiring compliance with federal drug tracking requirements and proper storage/security controls for prescription drugs and devices.

Legislative Description

A bill for an act establishing the medical spa oversight Act, and making penalties applicable.

Last Action

Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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