Iowa legislation · 91st General Assembly
Iowa HF2056: A BILL FOR An Act relating to the dispensing of hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin through a standing order in the state
Status: In committee, January 22, 2026
An Act relating to the dispensing of hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin through a standing order in the state.
What the bill says
A bill FOR An Act relating to the dispensing of hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin through a standing order in the state.
From the introduced text, January 14, 2026:
A BILL FOR An Act relating to the dispensing of hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin through a standing order in the state. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA: TLSB 5581YH (2) ss/ko H.F. 2056 Section 1. Section 155A.3, Code 2026, is amended by adding the following new subsections: NEW SUBSECTION. 10A. "Department" means the department of public health. NEW SUBSECTION. 45A. "Standing order" means a preauthorized medication order with specific instructions from the medical director of the department to dispense a medication under clearly defined circumstances. Sec. 2. NEW SECTION. 155A.49 Pharmacist dispensing of hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin ---- standing order ---- requirements ---- limitations of liability. 1. The medical director of the department shall establish a standing order authorizing the dispensing of hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin by a pharmacist. 2. a. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a pharmacist shall dispense hydroxychloroquine or ivermectin to a patient who is at least eighteen years of age, upon the request of a patient, pursuant to a standing order established by the medical director of the department in accordance with this section. b. A pharmacist who dispenses hydroxychloroquine or ivermectin in accordance with this section shall provide the patient with the manufacturer's label instructions for the drug at the time the drug is dispensed. c. A pharmacist who …
Sponsors
- John Wills (R, 10) · primary sponsor
- Charley Thomson (R, 58)
- Mark Thompson (R, 56)
Latest actions
- : Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
- : Subcommittee Meeting: 01/22/2026 1:00PM House Lounge 2.
- : Subcommittee Meeting: 01/20/2026 12:15PM RM 304.
- : Subcommittee: Andrews, Baeth and Barker. H.J. 97 .
- : Introduced, referred to Health and Human Services. H.J. 78 .
Subjects: health-related professions, Financial--Savings & Loans
Common questions
- What is HF2056?
- HF2056 is a bill in the Iowa Legislature (91st General Assembly): A BILL FOR An Act relating to the dispensing of hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin through a standing order in the state.
- What does HF2056 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR An Act relating to the dispensing of hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin through a standing order in the state.
- What is the status of HF2056?
- In committee as of January 22, 2026. Latest action: Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage. (January 22, 2026).
- Who sponsored HF2056?
- John Wills (R, 10), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HF2056?
- On the Iowa Legislature website: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=HF+2056&ga=91
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