A bill for an act eliminating certificate of need requirements and the state health facilities council.

HF 224 eliminates Iowa's certificate of need (CON) requirements and dissolves the state health facilities council. This bill removes the mandatory approval process needed for health care facilities (like hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes) to build new locations or expand services. Under current law, providers had to seek approval from the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) and the council; the bill repeals all related statutes, including sections governing CON applications. This change directly affects health care providers by reducing regulatory barriers for facility development and expansion.