SSB 3192 allocates state funding to the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Health and Human Services for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to support services for veterans, seniors, people with disabilities, and individuals with behavioral health needs. The bill provides specific amounts for veteran home operations, aging and disability programs, and a comprehensive behavioral health system that includes prevention, treatment, and crisis services. It also funds child welfare initiatives, family support programs, and public health efforts while adjusting financial projections for child care and adoption subsidies. Additionally, the legislation establishes reporting requirements for the Iowa veterans home and directs a portion of sports wagering receipts toward behavioral health care.
SF 2483 is an appropriations bill that allocates state funds to the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Health and Human Services for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The legislation provides specific funding for veterans' services, including administration and home ownership assistance, as well as programs for aging, disability, behavioral health, and public health. It also includes money for child welfare initiatives, family support programs, and mental health treatment, while repealing certain expenditure projections for child care and adoption subsidies. The bill establishes reporting requirements for the Iowa Veterans Home and directs portions of the funding toward federal matching programs and specific community capacity building efforts.
HF 2782 is a budget bill that allocates state funds to the departments of Veterans Affairs and Health and Human Services for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The legislation provides specific funding for veterans' services, including the Iowa Veterans Home and a home ownership assistance program for military members. It also directs money toward aging and disability support, behavioral health treatment, and maternal care initiatives, while establishing reporting requirements for financial expenditures. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for graduate medical education and updates to various health-related programs.
This bill allocates state funding for the fiscal year 2026-2027 to the departments of Veterans Affairs and Health and Human Services, supporting programs for veterans, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. Key provisions include financial support for the Iowa Veterans Home, home ownership assistance for military members, and aging services such as elder abuse prevention and adult day care. The legislation also establishes reporting requirements for expenditures and includes funding for maternal support, mental health services, and opioid settlement initiatives.
This bill requires Iowa postsecondary schools offering health science programs (like nursing or medical training) to provide students with clinical rotation placements where they can skip certain vaccination requirements, upon request. It directly affects health science students needing clinical training and the schools they attend. Schools that fail to comply lose eligibility for Iowa tuition grants, which fund student financial aid. The law defines "clinical rotation" as supervised, credit-bearing healthcare training in facilities and updates eligibility rules for tuition grant programs.
SF 2424 requires Iowa postsecondary schools offering health-related degree programs (like nursing) to identify clinical rotation placements where students can be exempt from vaccination requirements during their training. This directly affects healthcare students seeking clinical placements and accredited private colleges that must comply to maintain eligibility for Iowa tuition grants. Schools failing to provide such exemptions or respond to student reports of violations by September 30 face losing tuition grant eligibility and a $5,000 civil penalty. The bill enforces this through a student reporting process to the Attorney General, with penalties tied to annual compliance deadlines.
HF 2368, the Iowa Medical Freedom Act, restricts businesses, schools, and government entities from requiring medical interventions (like vaccinations) as a condition for services, attendance, or employment - except for specific foreign travel requirements. It prohibits businesses from denying service or employment based on medical intervention status, and bans schools and government agencies from mandating such interventions for students, staff, or access to public services. Exceptions allow employers to require medical interventions only for international travel where foreign entry requires them, with written contracts or 14 days' advance notice. The bill aims to prevent discrimination in employment or service access related to medical interventions while preserving limited foreign travel exceptions.
This bill prohibits Iowa businesses, schools, and government agencies from requiring medical interventions (like vaccines or treatments) as a condition for services, employment, or access to facilities. It specifically bans discrimination against individuals based on medical intervention status, including in hiring, pay, or admission. Limited exceptions apply only for employment requiring travel to foreign countries that mandate specific medical interventions, requiring written contracts or 14 days' advance notice. The law directly affects all public-facing institutions and employers in Iowa, including schools, hospitals, and government services.
This bill enacts the athletic trainer compact for Iowa, allowing licensed athletic trainers from Iowa to practice in other participating states without obtaining separate licenses in each state. It creates mutual recognition of licenses among member states to increase public access to athletic training services, reduce administrative burdens for professionals, and support military families by facilitating easier interstate practice. The compact includes provisions for sharing disciplinary information, using telehealth, and preserving each state’s authority to regulate practice and protect public health and safety.
SF 2344 creates a $3 million Parkinson’s disease prevention, research, and care fund in Iowa’s state treasury, managed by the Department of Health and Human Services. The fund allocates $1 million each for research grants (prioritizing cure development), caregiver support programs (including respite care and mental health resources), and developing a statewide plan addressing Parkinson’s disease. It requires an advisory council with diverse stakeholders (researchers, patient advocates, caregivers, medical professionals) and annual reports from grantees and the department. The bill mandates a comprehensive state plan covering prevention, diagnosis, care coordination, workforce development, and research priorities, with updates every five years. This legislation directly supports Iowans living with Parkinson’s disease, their caregivers, and research institutions conducting Parkinson’s-related work.
