House File 776 introduces several amendments and new sections related to the operations of the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing. Notably, the bill allows the department and its associated boards to adopt standards by reference to other publications without needing to post those publications on their websites, provided that the publications are freely accessible online. Additionally, the department is granted the authority to administratively close complaints that do not allege violations of relevant laws or rules. The bill also establishes that boards may set or revise fees with departmental approval, and it expands the scope of investigations to include compliance with state or federal law when a written agreement is in place with an executive branch entity.

Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the confidentiality of private information for individuals licensed or seeking licensure through the department, detailing what constitutes private information. It also updates the language regarding inspections and fees, specifically removing outdated references to the Department of Public Safety and replacing them with the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing. The bill amends various sections of the Iowa Code to reflect these changes, ensuring that the department's authority and responsibilities are clearly defined and up-to-date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 17A.6, 10A.402, 10A.403, 321L.5, 321L.8
Enrolled: 17A.6, 10A.402, 10A.403, 321L.5, 321L.8