A bill for an act transferring the powers and duties of local boards of health and local health departments to county boards of health and district boards of health, and including applicability and effective date provisions.(See SF 2432.)

Iowa Senate Study Bill 3135 proposes transferring the responsibilities of local boards of health and health departments to county and district boards of health. This means that cities would no longer manage their own public health services; instead, these services would be handled by the county or district board that includes the city. The bill also includes provisions about its applicability and effective date. It was introduced on February 10, 2026, and was renumbered as Senate File 2432 on February 19, 2026. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/IA/bill/SSB3135/2025?utm_source=openai))

The bill has been reported favorably by the Senate Local Government Committee, indicating potential support for the restructuring of public health governance in Iowa. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/IA/bill/SSB3135/2025?utm_source=openai))

As of now, there is no specific media coverage detailing opposition to the bill. However, concerns may arise regarding the consolidation of public health services, particularly about the adequacy of resources and responsiveness to local health needs.