A bill for an act relating to the distribution of gene-based vaccines and providing penalties.

This bill requires manufacturers of mRNA and DNA-based vaccines to conduct safety studies on transmissibility, DNA contamination, and shedding before distributing them in Iowa. Distributors who provide vaccines posing unreasonable public health risks (as defined by the FDA) face $1,000 fines per violation and potential licensing penalties. It also removes liability immunity for manufacturers if a vaccine’s design defect causes injury or death. The Department of Inspections must create enforcement rules under this law. The bill directly affects vaccine manufacturers, distributors, and healthcare providers handling these vaccines within Iowa.