IA-HF571-2026

Iowa · HF 571 · 2025–2026

A bill for an act relating to protections for medical practitioners and health care institutions, including those related to the exercise of conscience, whistleblower activities, and free speech, and providing penalties. (Formerly HSB 139.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.

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Bill key
IA-HF571-2026
State
Iowa
Session
2025–2026
Introduced
Last recorded status
passed
Law status
Active
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Citation (Bluebook)
H.F. 571, 91st Gen. Assemb., Reg. Sess. (Iowa 2025) (enacted), https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF571.
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Iowa H.F. 571.
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A bill for an act relating to protections for medical practitioners, health care institutions, and health care payors including those related to the exercise of conscience, whistl…

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Alliance Defending Freedom's "Medical Ethics Defense Act" aka "MED Act" a Medical Freedom of Conscience bill; SOGI not directly mentioned

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