The bill amends existing Iowa law 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 that is majority-owned by these foreign governments or their citizens. This provision aims to safeguard the state's health care system from foreign influence and control.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that a person or governmental unit must obtain a license to operate a health care facility in Iowa, while also specifying that supported community living services do not require a license but must be approved for public funding. The amendments include detailed language outlining the restrictions on licensure for entities from the specified countries, ensuring that Iowa's health care facilities remain under domestic control.

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