SSB 3139 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to health-related matters, including health-related professions, certificates of need, and nutrition, and including applicability provisions.

This bill requires doctors in specific specialties (like family medicine, cardiology, and psychiatry) to complete one hour of nutrition and metabolic health continuing education every four years to renew their licenses. It updates Iowa's certificate of need rules to require approval for certain healthcare expansions, including behavioral health outpatient facilities, organ transplants, and equipment purchases over $1.5 million. The bill also establishes a "Summer EBT for Children" program aligned with federal SNAP guidelines, mandating that participating programs provide "healthy foods" as defined by the state. These changes directly affect licensed healthcare providers, facilities seeking expansions, and low-income children eligible for summer nutrition benefits.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Last action Feb 17, 2026
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Feb 17, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2367.
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Feb 16, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
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Feb 12, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 02/16/2026 12:00PM Room 315.
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Feb 10, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee: Warme, Costello, and Trone Garriott.
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Feb 10, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Health and Human Services.
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