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HF 62Died when the session ended · January 14, 2021

Providing for a study regarding the possible establishment of a jail diversion program for offenders with a mental illness

Topics:Public safety & emergencies

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Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 14, 2021
  2. Stopped: SubcommitteeDied when the General Assembly ended
  3. Next: House committee
  4. Next: Passes the House
  5. Next: Senate committee
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

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’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary Iowa officials will study how to create a program that keeps nonviolent people with mental illnesses out of jail. They will work with police, doctors, and state agencies to look at things like housing, funding, and healthcare services. A final report with suggestions will be given to the governor and the legislature by December 2022.1

Read the official explanation

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. The division is required to submit a report with recommendations to the governor and the general assembly by December 15, 2022.

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Tried before

HF 235Cleared committee88th GA

89th General Assembly

HF 62Cleared committee

Earlier and later bills are matched by wording or an identical title.

Tried before

This idea has been filed in an earlier General Assembly. None got through a chamber.

  • HF 235 Providing for a study regarding the possible establishment of a jail diversion program for…
    88th General Assembly · In committee · same title
    Cleared committee

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