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HF 471 Iowa House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act modifying provisions related to school concussion and brain injury policies.

This bill modifies Iowa's existing law concerning school concussion and brain injury policies. It specifically expands the definition of "licensed health care provider" for the purpose of clearing students to return to extracurricular interscholastic activities after experiencing a concussion or brain injury. Under this bill, a person who holds a doctorate in psychology with specialty training in neuropsychology or concussion management would be added to the list of professionals who can provide such clearance. This change directly affects students participating in school activities and the range of medical professionals involved in their return-to-play protocols.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands who can clear students to return to activities after concussion, protecting student health and ensuring safe participation in school programs.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands the definition of licensed healthcare providers to include neuropsychologists, improving access to specialized care for concussion management in schools.85% confidence
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Feb 19, 2025 Signed May 6, 2025
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What changed between versions

Enrolled → Enrolled with Governor's Action · 1 edit · May 6, 2025
MINOR
This bill modifies the definition of 'licensed health care provider' in Iowa's school concussion and brain injury policies to include psychologists with specialty training in neuropsychology or concussion management. The change expands who can determine when students should be removed from and return to extracurricular activities after a concussion.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded to include psychologists with specialty training in neuropsychology or concussion management as qualified professionals who can make concussion-related decisions for student athletes.
DEFINITION

The definition of 'licensed health care provider' was modified to add 'person who holds a doctorate in psychology with specialty training in neuropsychology or concussion management' to the list of qualified professionals.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 16, 2025 · House Mar 25, 2025

How they voted

48–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 51
Apr 16, 2025
D Democratic16
15 Yea 1
93% Yea
R Republican35
33 Yea 2
94% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
20
Key actions
7
Committee
5
Amendments
1
May 6, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 16, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate, yeas 47, nays 0.
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report, recommending passage.
upper
Apr 2, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Apr 1, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 04/02/2025 3:00PM Senate Lounge.
legislature
Mar 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Subcommittee: Campbell, Donahue, and Pike.
upper
Mar 26, 2025
Committee
Referred to Education.
upper
Mar 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed House, yeas 97, nays 0.
lower
Mar 24, 2025
Introduced
Amendment H-1165 filed.
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, placed on calendar.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.