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HSB 267

A bill for an act relating to pediatric palliative care centers.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa bill establishes pediatric palliative care centers to provide dignified medical and emotional support for seriously ill children and families.

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 933.
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Bill Summary · HSB 267

Legislative bill overview

HSB 267 (renumbered HF 933) establishes a framework for pediatric palliative care centers in Iowa, likely providing regulatory guidelines, funding mechanisms, or licensing requirements for facilities serving children with serious or terminal illnesses. The bill has advanced through committee review with unanimous support from the subcommittee and committee levels.

Why is this important

Pediatric palliative care addresses the medical, emotional, and spiritual needs of seriously ill children and their families, focusing on quality of life rather than curative treatment alone. Iowa's formalization of these centers could improve access to specialized care, establish consistent standards, and provide families with dignified end-of-life or chronic illness support options.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source clarity: Whether state funding, insurance mandates, or facility fees will support operations remains unclear from this legislative record
  • Scope of services: Definition of which conditions qualify for palliative care and whether religious/secular facility distinctions exist could generate debate
  • Oversight balance: Establishing appropriate regulatory oversight without creating operational burdens that deter facility participation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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