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Iowa House Bill HF2134

Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF2134

Introduced
1/24/24  
Engrossed
3/18/24  
Introduced
1/24/24  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to the placement of a child who is the subject of a pending delinquency petition in a supervised apartment living arrangement pursuant to a consent decree, and the circumstances under which the placement is paid by the state.(Formerly HSB 513.)

Impact

If enacted, HF2134 would amend existing laws related to juvenile placements in Iowa by specifying new provisions for handling cases involving delinquency petitions. The bill shifts some responsibilities to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in terms of funding such supervised living arrangements. This represents a significant change in how the state addresses juvenile placements, signifying a potential trend towards less institutionalized care and more community-based solutions, which some believe could enhance the rehabilitation process for affected children.

Summary

House File 2134 pertains to the placement of children involved in delinquency petitions in Iowa. The bill allows for a court to place a child in a supervised apartment living arrangement if deemed the least restrictive option. This provision comes into play during consent decrees, which are agreements that suspend court proceedings while the child follows certain stipulations laid out by the court. The aim of the bill is to introduce a more flexible approach to juvenile placements, potentially moving away from traditional foster care settings towards supervised living situations that could provide a more conducive environment for rehabilitation.

Contention

While the goal of HF2134 aligns with modern approaches to juvenile justice, opening a supervised apartment living arrangement as an option may raise concerns among some stakeholders regarding the appropriateness and safety of such placements. Critics may question whether these arrangements can provide adequate oversight and support for juveniles compared to traditional foster care settings. The bill also places financial responsibility on HHS to ensure that approved supervised arrangements meet certain criteria, which could lead to debates on funding priorities within the juvenile justice system.

Companion Bills

IA HSB513

Related A bill for an act relating to the placement of a child who is the subject of a pending delinquency petition in a supervised apartment living arrangement pursuant to a consent decree, and the circumstances under which the placement is paid by the state.(See HF 2134.)

IA SSB3007

Related A bill for an act relating to the placement of a child who is the subject of a pending delinquency petition in a supervised apartment living arrangement pursuant to a consent decree, and the circumstances under which the placement is paid by the state.(See SF 2344.)

IA SF2344

Similar To A bill for an act relating to the placement of a child who is the subject of a pending delinquency petition in a supervised apartment living arrangement pursuant to a consent decree, and the circumstances under which the placement is paid by the state.(Formerly SSB 3007.)

Previously Filed As

IA SF2344

A bill for an act relating to the placement of a child who is the subject of a pending delinquency petition in a supervised apartment living arrangement pursuant to a consent decree, and the circumstances under which the placement is paid by the state.(Formerly SSB 3007.)

IA SF174

A bill for an act relating to the placement of a child who is the subject of a pending delinquency petition in a supervised apartment living arrangement pursuant to a consent decree, and the circumstances under which the placement is paid by the state.(Formerly SSB 1007.)

IA SSB1007

A bill for an act relating to the placement of a child who is the subject of a pending delinquency petition in a supervised apartment living arrangement pursuant to a consent decree, and the circumstances under which the placement is paid by the state.(See SF 174.)

IA HSB39

A bill for an act relating to the placement of a child who is the subject of a pending delinquency petition in a supervised apartment living arrangement pursuant to a consent decree, and the circumstances under which the placement is paid by the state.(See HF 298.)

IA HSB513

A bill for an act relating to the placement of a child who is the subject of a pending delinquency petition in a supervised apartment living arrangement pursuant to a consent decree, and the circumstances under which the placement is paid by the state.(See HF 2134.)

IA HF298

A bill for an act relating to the placement of a child who is the subject of a pending delinquency petition in a supervised apartment living arrangement pursuant to a consent decree, and the circumstances under which the placement is paid by the state. (Formerly HSB 39.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.

IA SSB3007

A bill for an act relating to the placement of a child who is the subject of a pending delinquency petition in a supervised apartment living arrangement pursuant to a consent decree, and the circumstances under which the placement is paid by the state.(See SF 2344.)

IA HF1003

A bill for an act relating to child placements.(Formerly HF 638, HSB 146.)

IA HF638

A bill for an act relating to child placements, and making an appropriation.(Formerly HSB 146; See HF 1003.)

IA HSB146

A bill for an act relating to child placements, including the prioritization of certain persons for child placement and the implementation of the 30 days to family model, and making an appropriation.(See HF 638, HF 1003.)

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