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IA HSB591
SB
Status
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Health And Human Services
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mandates the Board of Medicine maintain a public online database of licensed medical spas, including business names, addresses, license numbers, and responsible person information.
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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