SF 2063 (LSB 5878XS (2) 88)

SENATE FILE 2063

BY  PETERSEN and GIDDENS

A BILL FOR

An Act relating to an exception to the application for and receipt of a certificate of need.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  Section 135.63, subsection 2, Code 2020, is amended by adding the following new paragraph:
   NEW PARAGRAPH.  q.  A birth center that is accredited by the American association of birthing centers, notwithstanding any provision of this subchapter to the contrary.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with
the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   This bill exempts birth centers accredited by the American association of birthing centers from the required prior application to the department of public health for and receipt of a certificate of need pursuant to Code chapter 135, subchapter VI.