Bill > SF572

This bill prohibits the licensure of hospitals and health care facilities in Iowa for entities, individuals, or businesses associated with the governments of China, Russia, and North Korea. Specifically, the bill amends two existing sections of Iowa's health care licensing laws (Sections 135B.3 and 135C.6) to prevent the issuance or renewal of licenses to: 1) government instrumentalities from these countries, 2) citizens of these countries, and 3) business entities that are majority-owned (directly or indirectly) by government instrumentalities or citizens of these countries. The bill effectively bars hospitals, rural emergency hospitals, and other health care facilities from being established, operated, or maintained in Iowa by entities connected to these three nations. This legislative action appears to be motivated by national security concerns and potential geopolitical tensions, seeking to restrict foreign government involvement in Iowa's health care infrastructure. The bill applies to both initial licensing and license renewals, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the proposed restrictions.

Business and Industry

Commerce (Senate)

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF572