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HF2254 • 2026

A bill for an act relating to the prohibition of noncompete clauses in certain employment contracts entered into by the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HF 2072 .) Effective date: 06/02/2026.

A bill for an act relating to the prohibition of noncompete clauses in certain employment contracts entered into by the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HF 2072 .) Effective date: 06/02/2026.

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This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Last action
2026-06-02
Official status
Signed by Governor . H.J. 1166 .
Effective date
Not listed

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A bill for an act relating to the prohibition of noncompete clauses in certain employment contracts entered into by the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HF 2072 .) Effective date: 06/02/2026.

A bill for an act relating to the prohibition of noncompete clauses in certain employment contracts entered into by the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics, and including effective date provisions.

What This Bill Does

  • A bill for an act relating to the prohibition of noncompete clauses in certain employment contracts entered into by the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics, and including effective date provisions.
  • (Formerly HF 2072 .) Effective date: 06/02/2026.

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  • This entry is temporarily using official source text because the generated explanation could not be confirmed against the official bill text during the last sync.

Bill History

  1. 2026-06-02 Iowa Legislature

    Signed by Governor . H.J. 1166 .

  2. 2026-05-11 Iowa Legislature

    Reported correctly enrolled, signed by Speaker and President, and sent to Governor. H.J. 1164 .

  3. 2026-05-02 Iowa Legislature

    Explanation of vote. H.J. 1158 .

  4. 2026-05-02 Iowa Legislature

    Explanation of vote. H.J. 1158 .

  5. 2026-04-14 Iowa Legislature

    Message from House. S.J. 777 .

  6. 2026-04-13 Iowa Legislature

    Immediate message. H.J. 887 .

  7. 2026-04-13 Iowa Legislature

    Passed House , yeas 70, nays 20. H.J. 886 .

  8. 2026-04-13 Iowa Legislature

    House concurred in Senate amendment H-8319 . H.J. 886 .

  9. 2026-04-13 Iowa Legislature

    Motion to suspend rules failed. H.J. 885 .

  10. 2026-04-13 Iowa Legislature

    Motion to suspend rules for immediate consideration of amendment H-8350 to Senate amendment H-8319 , yeas 34, nays 56. H.J. 885 .

  11. 2026-04-13 Iowa Legislature

    Point of order raised on amendment H-8350 to Senate amendment H-8319 , ruled not germane. H.J. 884 .

  12. 2026-04-13 Iowa Legislature

    Amendment H-8350 filed. H.J. 884 .

  13. 2026-04-07 Iowa Legislature

    Senate amendment H-8319 filed. H.J. 838 .

  14. 2026-04-07 Iowa Legislature

    Message from Senate. H.J. 822 .

  15. 2026-04-07 Iowa Legislature

    Immediate message. S.J. 740 .

  16. 2026-04-07 Iowa Legislature

    Passed Senate , yeas 43, nays 2. S.J. 738 .

  17. 2026-04-07 Iowa Legislature

    Amendment S-5141 adopted. S.J. 738 .

  18. 2026-03-30 Iowa Legislature

    Amendment S-5141 filed. S.J. 683 .

  19. 2026-03-26 Iowa Legislature

    Placed on calendar under unfinished business. S.J. 659 .

  20. 2026-03-04 Iowa Legislature

    Placed on calendar.

  21. 2026-03-04 Iowa Legislature

    Committee report, recommending passage. S.J. 478 .

  22. 2026-03-03 Iowa Legislature

    Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.

  23. 2026-02-26 Iowa Legislature

    Subcommittee Meeting: 03/03/2026 8:00AM Room 315.

  24. 2026-02-26 Iowa Legislature

    Subcommittee: Dickey, Donahue, and Driscoll. S.J. 418 .

  25. 2026-02-24 Iowa Legislature

    Read first time, referred to Workforce. S.J. 374 .

  26. 2026-02-24 Iowa Legislature

    Message from House. S.J. 374 .

  27. 2026-02-23 Iowa Legislature

    Immediate message. H.J. 395 .

  28. 2026-02-23 Iowa Legislature

    Passed House , yeas 70, nays 19. H.J. 388 .

  29. 2026-01-30 Iowa Legislature

    Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 190 .

Official Summary Text

A bill for an act relating to the prohibition of noncompete clauses in certain employment contracts entered into by the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HF 2072 .) Effective date: 06/02/2026.

Current Bill Text

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Kim Reynolds
governor
Office of the Governor Chris Cournoyer
LT GOVERNOR
June 02, 2026
The Honorable Paul Pate
Secretary of State of Iowa
State Capitol
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Dear Mr. Secretary,
I hereby transmit:
House File 2254, an Act relating to the prohibition of noncompete clauses in certain
employment contracts entered into by the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics, and
including effective date provisions.
The above House File is hereby approved on this date.
Sincerely,
Kimli^nolds
Governor of Iowa
cc: Secretary of the Senate
Clerk of the House
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House File 2254
AN ACT
RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF NONCOMPETE CLAUSES IN CERTAIN
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO BY THE UNIVERSITY OF
IOWA HOSPITALS AND CLINICS, AND INCLUDING EFFECTIVE DATE
PROVISIONS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:
Section 1. Section 262.9, Code 2026, is amended by adding
the following new subsection:
NEW SUBSECTION . 43. a. Develop a policy that prohibits
the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics from including a
noncompete clause in an employment contract with an advanced
registered nurse practitioner, a licensed practical nurse, a
pharmacist, a physician, a physician assistant, or a registered
nurse .
b. This subsection applies to all employment contracts
between an advanced registered nurse practitioner, a licensed
practical nurse, a pharmacist, a physician, a physician
assistant, or a registered nurse and the university of Iowa
hospitals and clinics entered into, extended, or renewed on or
after the effective date of this Act.
c. For purposes of this subsection:
(1) "Advanced registered nurse practitioner" means the same
as defined in section 152.1.
(2) "Licensed practical nurse" means an individual licensed
under chapter 152.
House File 2254, p. 2
(3) "Noncompete clause" means any restriction on the right
of an advanced registered nurse practitioner, a licensed
practical nurse, a pharmacist, a physician, a physician
assistant, or a registered nurse to practice in any geographic
area or for a defined period of time upon the termination of
an employment contract between the advanced registered nurse
practitioner, licensed practical nurse, pharmacist, physician,
physician assistant, or registered nurse and the university of
Iowa hospitals and clinics.
(4) "Pharmacist" means the same as defined in section
155A.3.
(5) "Physician " means an individual licensed under chapter
148.
(6) "Physician assistant" means the same as defined in
section 148C.1.
(7) "Registered nurse" means an individual licensed under
chapter 152.
Sec. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act, being deemed of immediate
importance, takes effect upon enactment.
_
PAT GRASSLE^/ AMY SIl^LAIR
Speaker or the House President of the Senate
I hereby certify that this bill originated in the House and
is known as House File 2254, Ninety-first General Assembly.
Approve 2026
MEGHAN NELSON
Chief ÿLerk ^£J:he House
KIM REFOLDS (j
Governor