IDA 2026 Bill Book
The 2026 legislative session is in progress. Stay informed on the key bills the IDA is following and working on this year, and track where each stands in the legislative process.
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HSB 502, Requires health and dental insurance carriers to respond to a request for credentialing request within fifty-six (56) days and must provide a reason for a denial in writing to the provider. The bill also requires retroactive payment of clean claims made during the credentialing process.
Most Recent Action: 01/15/2026: Subcommittee recommends passage. 01/13/2026: Subcommittee Bradley, Baeth, and Jeneary.
HSB 591, Creates a new state board to oversee facilities that perform procedures that are primarily used to enhance a person's health or physical appearance rather than an underlying medical condition.
Most Recent Action: 02/10/2026: Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage. 01/20/2026: Introduced, referred to Health and Human Services. Subcommittee: Bergan, Turek and Wood.
HSB 628, Makes changes to the state regulatory entity that oversees the Iowa Dental Board. Allows the Iowa Dental Board to more easily address the unlicensed practice of dentistry in Iowa. (Companion to SSB 3077)Most Recent Action: 02/10/2026: Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage. 01/27/2026: Introduced, referred to State Government. Subcommittee: Bergan, Nielsen and Windschitl.
HSB 654, Prohibits non-compete agreements for health care providers (including dentists) in certain practice settings, including facilities in rural areas.
Most Recent Action: 02/10/2026: Subcommittee recommends passage. 02/03/2026: Introduced, referred to Health and Human Services. Subcommittee: Bergan, Baeth and Wilz.
HF 648, (declared during 2025 session) Creates a host permit to allow dental providers to offer moderate sedation services through a third-party anesthesia provider without the need to obtain a moderate sedation permit themselves. (Previously HF 339)
Most Recent Action: 03/13/2025: Passed House, yeas 95, nays 0. 04/03/2025: Senate committee report approving bill.
HF 2126, Extends the statute of limitations for dental malpractice claims from two years to five years after the date of discovery of the injury or death.
Most Recent Action: 01/21/2026: Introduced, referred to Judiciary.
HF 2246, Requires continuing education credits to be directly related to the practice of a licensed profession. (Previously HSB 546)
Most Recent Action: 01/30/2026: Introduced, placed on calendar. 01/30/2026: Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2246.
HF 2395, Prohibits the addition of hydrofluorosilicic acid or any other fluoride-based additive to both public and private water supply systems.
Most Recent Action: 02/11/2026: Introduced, referred to Health and Human Services.
SSB 3077, Makes changes to the state regulatory entity that oversees the Iowa Dental Board. Allows the Iowa Dental Board to more easily address the unlicensed practice of dentistry in Iowa. (Companion to HSB 628)
Most Recent Action: 01/27/2026: Introduced, referred to State Government. Subcommittee: Westrich, Blake, and Green.
SF 319, (declared during 2025 session) Creates cost controls for health care services, such as disclosing a discounted cash price to patients and rebates for patients from health insurance carriers as a savings incentive. (Previously SSB 1029)
Most Recent Action: 03/11/2025: Passed Senate, yeas 47, nays 0. 01/21/2026: Subcommittee Meeting: 01/27/2026 12:00PM.
