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Requiring the department of health and human services to establish peer-run respite programs
Sponsored by Rep. Timi M. Brown-Powers (D), Rep. Ken Croken (D), Rep. Monica Kurth (D), Rep. Mary Lee Madison (D), Rep. Ross Wilburn (D)
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 3, 2026
- Stopped: SubcommitteeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: House committeeFunnel: by February 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
This bill requires the department of health and human services to establish seven peer-run respite programs (programs) throughout the state. The programs must offer voluntary, short-term support for individuals experiencing emotional distress, behavioral health distress, a mental health crisis, or a life-altering challenge as that term is defined in the bill. The programs cannot be located on a clinical, medical, or mental health facility’s campus, and must operate independently from other medical clinics and behavioral health clinics.
Read the full explanation
At least percent of a program’s board of directors must be comprised of individuals who have a history of living with a psychiatric condition or a behavioral health condition, or who have experienced a life-altering challenge. If a program offers clinical mental health services, such services must constitute less than percent of the total services offered by the program.
From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text
Iowa Code it changes
Creates§225A.10
Amends§225A.1
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