Iowa HF279 amends duties of the Department of Health and Human Services during public health disasters, including restrictions on isolation.

Iowa HF279 modifies the Department of Health and Human Services' duties during public health disasters. The bill prohibits the department from recommending or administering treatments or prophylaxis that could cause serious harm to individuals. It emphasizes that individuals have the ultimate authority to decide whether to undergo recommended treatments or prophylaxis without undue pressure. The bill also restricts the department from requiring identification and monitoring of individuals to prevent the spread of disease.

Iowa HF279 amends duties of the Department of Health and Human Services during public health disasters, including restrictions on isolation.

Iowa HF279 modifies the Department of Health and Human Services' duties during public health disasters. The bill prohibits the department from recommending or administering treatments or prophylaxis that could cause serious harm to individuals. It emphasizes that individuals have the ultimate authority to decide whether to undergo recommended treatments or prophylaxis without undue pressure. The bill also restricts the department from requiring identification and monitoring of individuals to prevent the spread of disease.