This bill amends Iowa's Code to prohibit the licensure of certain entities associated with the Peoples Republic of China from establishing, conducting, or maintaining hospitals or health care facilities within the state. Specifically, it states that no license shall be issued or renewed for an instrumentality of the Chinese government, a citizen of China, or a business entity where a majority interest is owned directly or indirectly by such entities. This prohibition is included in both Section 135B.3 and Section 135C.6 of the Code.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that any person or governmental unit must obtain a license to operate a hospital or health care facility in Iowa, reinforcing the requirement for licensure while explicitly excluding the aforementioned Chinese entities from eligibility. The bill aims to ensure that health care facilities in Iowa are not operated by foreign entities that may pose a risk to public health or safety.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 135B.3, 135C.6