Establishing a sexual assault forensic examination center grant program and trust fund

This bill establishes a grant program in the department of justice for a nonprofit organization providing sexual assault forensic examination centers. The bill requires, contingent upon funding, the attorney general to contract with an eligible nonprofit organization to operate and maintain sexual assault forensic examination centers in the state. The contract may be terminated by the attorney general after a hearing upon written notice and for good cause. The bill provides that a nonprofit organization must comply with all of the following to be eligible for a contract under this section: be a nonprofit organization incorporated in the state that is not owned, controlled, or affiliated with any hospital, health system, or inpatient medical facility; employ or otherwise retain services from sexual assault nurse examiners; maintain, or be in the process of establishing, one or more treatment facilities in the state that are primarily dedicated to providing a diverse range of services to sexual assault survivors, including but not limited to medical forensic services; and provide services for sexual assault survivors, including providing sexual assault care and related trainings, as the overall primary purpose of the organization. The bill provides that a contracting nonprofit organization shall: provide services, including medical forensic services, to sexual assault survivors including adults, persons with disabilities, rural Iowans, and other underserved populations; offer or facilitate trainings to law enforcement officers, prosecuting attorneys, health care professionals, and members of the public regarding sexual assault services and prevention; provide a cooperative team approach regarding sexual assault services and establish an approach that emphasizes the best interests of the sexual assault survivor; involve or consult with persons from various professional disciplines who have training and expertise in addressing special types of sexual assault; and submit an annual report to the attorney general and the general assembly regarding the services offered. The bill provides that a contracting nonprofit organization may seek funding or reimbursement from other sources.