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IA SF2366
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Health And Human Services
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AI Summary
- Amends Iowa Code Section 135C.34 to allow medication aides certified in other states to become certified in Iowa by passing only the medication aide challenge examination, removing the previous requirement to also pass the certified nurse aide examination
- Requires the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing to establish a free online medication aide certification registry where approved examiners can submit proof of successful examination completion
- Expands authorization for department-approved competency evaluation programs beyond community colleges to administer medication aide challenge examinations
- Requires individuals seeking to take the challenge examination to provide a specified written statement to the testing entity
- Rescinds 11 specific Iowa administrative rules effective July 1, 2026, and directs the department to adopt conforming rules to implement these changes
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to certified medication aides.(Formerly SSB 3141.)
Last Action
Attached to HF 2680. S.J. 494.
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
State Government2/24/2026
Full Bill Text
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