The bill amends Iowa's Code to prohibit the licensure of certain entities associated with the Peoples Republic of China, the Russian Federation, and the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea from establishing, conducting, or maintaining hospitals or health care facilities in the state. Specifically, it states that no license shall be issued or renewed for any governmental instrumentality, citizen, or business entity with majority ownership by these countries. This prohibition is detailed in the amendments to Section 135B.3 and Section 135C.6 of the Code, which outline the conditions under which licenses for health care facilities can be granted.

In addition to the prohibitions, the bill clarifies that a person or governmental unit must obtain a license to operate a health care facility in Iowa, and it specifies that supported community living services are exempt from licensing but must still receive approval for public funding. The amendments introduce new legal language that explicitly outlines the restrictions on licensure for entities from the specified countries, ensuring that Iowa's health care system remains free from foreign influence from these nations.

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