House File 887 amends several sections of the Iowa Code related to health facilities and birth centers. Specifically, it removes subsection 3 and paragraph f from subsection 13 of Section 10A.711, as well as paragraph a from subsection 1 of Section 135.119. Additionally, it revises the definition of a birth center in Section 135.131 to clarify that it is a facility where births are planned to occur following a normal, uncomplicated, low-risk pregnancy, rather than referencing the previous definition in Section 10A.711.

Furthermore, the bill updates the definition of a health facility in Section 135P.1 to include a birth center as defined in the newly amended Section 135.131, along with other types of health facilities such as hospices, home health agencies, and clinics. This comprehensive revision aims to streamline the definitions and regulations surrounding health facilities and birth centers in Iowa, ensuring clarity and consistency in the law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 10A.711, 135.119, 135.131, 135P.1
Enrolled: 10A.711, 135.119, 135.131, 135P.1