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IA SF2366

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Health And Human Services

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly

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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