Iowa HF2108: A BILL FOR An Act relating to discipline for nurses unable to speak English proficiently

What the bill says

A bill FOR An Act relating to discipline for nurses unable to speak English proficiently.

From the introduced text, January 16, 2026:

A BILL FOR An Act relating to discipline for nurses unable to speak English proficiently. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA: TLSB 6028YH (2) ss/ko H.F. 2108 Section 1. Section 152.10, subsection 2, Code 2026, is amended by adding the following new paragraph: NEW PARAGRAPH. h. Inability to speak English proficiently. EXPLANATION The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with the explanation's substance by the members of the general assembly. This bill allows the board of nursing to suspend or revoke a license to practice nursing if the licensee is unable to speak English proficiently. LSB 6028YH (2) -1- ss/ko 1/1

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Sponsors

• Brooke Boden (R, 21) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. February 12, 2026: Tabled until future meeting.
2. February 11, 2026: Subcommittee Meeting: 02/12/2026 8:30AM RM 305.
3. February 11, 2026: Subcommittee: Ingels, Weldon and Wilburn. H.J. 261 .
4. January 16, 2026: Introduced, referred to Health and Human Services. H.J. 120 .

Common questions

What is HF2108?

HF2108 is a bill in the Iowa Legislature (91st General Assembly): A BILL FOR An Act relating to discipline for nurses unable to speak English proficiently.

What does HF2108 do?

In its own words: A bill FOR An Act relating to discipline for nurses unable to speak English proficiently.

What is the status of HF2108?

In committee as of February 11, 2026. Latest action: Tabled until future meeting. (February 12, 2026).

Who sponsored HF2108?

Brooke Boden (R, 21).

Where is the official record for HF2108?

On the Iowa Legislature website: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=HF+2108&ga=91