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Iowa House Bill HF2414

Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF2414

Introduced
2/8/24  
Introduced
2/8/24  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to the support of police and community response teams, and making an appropriation.

Impact

The appropriation of funds under HF2414 is intended to enhance the ability of local authorities to effectively respond to mental health crises and reduce the burden on law enforcement concerning nonviolent incidents. By allocating resources for mobile crisis intervention, the bill potentially improves community relations with police, ensures a more specialized response to certain calls, and promotes overall public safety. As a result, it positions crisis responders equipped with the expertise of trained human services providers to intervene appropriately in sensitive situations.

Summary

House File 2414 aims to provide financial support for police and community response teams by appropriating $500,000 from the state general fund for the fiscal year 2024-2025. The bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to distribute these funds through competitive grants awarded to qualified nonprofit organizations. These organizations will be tasked with implementing mobile crisis intervention programs that collaborate with local police departments to address nonemergent calls related to mental health issues, family conflicts, substance use disorders, or behavioral crises.

Contention

One point of contention regarding HF2414 may arise from the allocation of funds and the selection process for grant recipients. Critics might question whether the competitive application process will adequately favor organizations with a proven track record in responding to mental health crises. Additionally, there may be concerns regarding the efficiency of using law enforcement in situations that might be better handled by mental health professionals alone. Some advocacy groups could argue that funding should be focused more on mental health care services rather than police involvement, potentially leading to debates on the effectiveness and appropriateness of the response model proposed by this bill.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IA HF725

A bill for an act establishing a rural emergency response enhancement program, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.

IA HF2042

A bill for an act relating to programs that address food insecurity, making appropriations, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.

IA SF2437

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for veterans and health and human services, including other related provisions and appropriations, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(Formerly SSB 3205.)

IA HSB689

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations from the opioid settlement fund.

IA HF2022

A bill for an act relating to the double up food bucks program and making an appropriation.

IA SSB3205

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for veterans and health and human services, including other related provisions and appropriations, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(See SF 2437.)

IA SF2306

A bill for an act relating to options for long-term care, and making appropriations.

IA HF2242

A bill for an act relating to aid, processes, services, and support staff for children in, adopted from, or in need of foster care, and making appropriations.(See HF 2671.)

IA HF726

A bill for an act relating to services, treatment, research, education, and other activities relating to substance use disorder, mental health, and other conditions including opioid addiction and providing appropriations.

IA HF2336

A bill for an act relating to refugees and refugee resettlement, and providing an appropriation.

Similar Bills

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