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IA SF2423
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Health And Human Services
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AI Summary
- Establishes a new Iowa Code chapter (144H) governing care facility placement decisions for adults who are unable to consent to their own admission, discharge, or transfer
- Defines "authorized representatives" who can make placement decisions, including agents under power of attorney, attorneys in fact, conservators, guardians, and public guardians
- Creates a priority hierarchy for "persons authorized to consent" when no authorized representative exists: spouse first, then adult children (majority agreement required), parents, and adult siblings
- Requires a licensed physician to certify in medical records that the patient cannot consent, no authorized representative has been located despite good-faith efforts, and transfer is in the patient's best interests
- Authorizes designated decision-makers to make placement decisions, assist with health insurance or public assistance applications (Medicaid, Medicare, VA benefits), and take other actions the patient expressly authorized
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to care facility placement decisions for certain adults.(Formerly SSB 3096.)
Last Action
Fiscal note.
3/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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