Bill would correct Iowa laws on health care, schools, and business

The Code editor would divide chapter 508 into two subchapters and update related references. One subchapter covers general rules; the other covers financial exploitation of eligible adults. The Code editor may update other references when the intended reference is clear and the update would not conflict with the law.

The bill would revise several statutory provisions and corrections tied to 2026 legislation. These provisions address state funding amounts, supported community living services, health care conscience protections, and who may consent for a patient. Several provisions apply only if the related 2026 legislation is enacted. The funding change for community based preschool providers takes effect upon enactment and applies retroactively to July 1, 2026; the health care tax provision takes effect upon enactment and applies retroactively to January 1, 2026.

The bill would revise rules for preschool funding, school fire fighter training, and a state design board's public reports. Community based preschool providers may use up to five percent of state preschool funding for administration; schools offering the elective junior fire fighter program must coordinate with a local fire department. The junior fire fighter training provision applies when a district or accredited nonpublic school offers the elective program. The preschool funding change takes effect upon enactment and applies retroactively to July 1, 2026.

The bill would revise reporting, recordkeeping, licensing, and restitution provisions. Retail dealers must file required reports and keep records; shared vehicle programs may make agreements only with eligible licensed drivers or people specifically authorized by the state. A court may order restitution only with the defendant's and prosecutor's consent.