89th General Assembly · Iowa Funnel one-pager · Wednesday, November 11, 2026
HF 62: Providing for a study regarding the possible establishment of a jail diversion program for offenders with a mental illness
Died when the session ended · The 2022 session adjourned on May 24, 2022, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.
What it does
of reducing jail recidivism rates for nonviolent criminal offenders who suffer from mental illness. The bill requires the division to work with interested stakeholders including representatives from the department of human services, the department of corrections and other members of the criminal justice system, certain specially trained law enforcement personnel, and mental health providers. The study shall consider and review social, clinical, housing, and welfare services and shall also consider regulatory, liability, and funding issues.
Sponsors
Not listed
Cost
No fiscal note
Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against
For: Iowa Mental Health Advocacy; National Alliance on Mental Illness - Iowa
In plain words
- January 14, 2021Filed in the House and sent to the Public Safety committee
From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Iowa Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Wednesday, November 11, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/89/HF62