A bill for an act relating to pediatric palliative care centers.

This bill, "Mason’s Law," creates a new category of "pediatric palliative care center" (PPCC) for Iowa facilities serving children under 21 with chronic, life-threatening illnesses expected to shorten their life expectancy and prevent survival past age 21. It defines PPCCs as residential facilities providing only respite and hospice care, with specific operational rules including a maximum of 12 patients at once, 24/7 nurse availability, and designated family space. The bill exempts PPCCs from standard residential care restrictions (like nonemergency nursing requirements) and allows them to access existing hospice funding sources. It directly affects pediatric patients with qualifying conditions and facilities seeking to provide specialized end-of-life care for children.