HF 2108 (LSB 6028YH (2) 91)

HOUSE FILE 2108

BY  BODEN

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:

    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.