A bill for an act relating to health-related matters, including health-related professions, nutrition, medication, and taxes on certain products, and including effective date and applicability provisions.
Impact
The bill includes provisions to raise taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products, with the intent to improve public health outcomes and generate revenue for the health care trust fund. The cigarette tax will increase significantly, with the revenue directed to health initiatives. Similarly, excise taxes on vapor products and consumable hemp products are introduced at rates of 15%, further contributing to state funds aimed at supporting health-related programs.
Summary
SSB3130 is a comprehensive bill that addresses various health-related matters within Iowa, targeting health professions, nutrition, and taxation on specific products. One significant aspect of the bill is the establishment of an interstate compact that allows psychologists from member states to provide telepsychology services to patients in Iowa and vice versa. This aims to streamline access to psychological services and facilitate easier practice across state lines, enhancing service delivery for mental health care.
Contention
Notably, the bill has sparked discussions regarding the regulation of school meal standards, prohibiting certain harmful ingredients, and the accessibility and distribution of ivermectin as an over-the-counter medication. These provisions reflect ongoing debates about public health and nutrition standards in schools, aiming to protect children's health while also generating potential compliance challenges for school districts. Additionally, the abortion of public hearings for certificate of need applications in favor of written comments has raised concerns about transparency and community input in health service expansions.
Related
A bill for an act relating to health-related matters, including health-related professions, nutrition, medication, and taxes on certain products, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(See HF 2676.)
Replaced by
A bill for an act relating to health-related matters, including health-related professions, nutrition, medication, and education, and including effective date and applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 694.) Effective Date: Conditional, 07/01/2026. Applicability date: 07/01/2027.
A bill for an act relating to health-related matters, including health-related professions, certificates of need, and nutrition, and including applicability provisions.(See SF 2367.)
A bill for an act relating to health-related matters, including health-related professions, certificates of need, and nutrition, and including applicability provisions.(Formerly SSB 3139.)
A bill for an act relating to health-related matters, including health-related professions, nutrition, medication, and taxes on certain products, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(See HF 2676.)
A bill for an act relating to health-related matters, including health-related professions, nutrition, medication, and education, and including effective date and applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 694.) Effective Date: Conditional, 07/01/2026. Applicability date: 07/01/2027.
Relating to health and nutrition standards to promote healthy living, including requirements for food labeling, primary and secondary education, higher education, and continuing education for certain health care professionals; authorizing a civil penalty.
A bill for an act relating to controlled substances, including certain controlled substances schedules and precursor substances reporting requirements, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 25.) Effective date: 03/28/2025.
A bill for an act relating to controlled substances, including certain controlled substances schedules and precursor substances reporting requirements, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 182.)
A bill for an act relating to controlled substances, including certain controlled substances schedules and precursor substances reporting requirements, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 305.)