Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa Senate Bill SSB3124

Introduced
1/30/24  
Introduced
1/30/24  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to processes overseen by the department of health and human services, including internal adoption information sharing, dependent adult abuse matters, juvenile justice court filings, and mandatory reporter training.(See SF 2355.)

Impact

The bill also addresses issues related to dependent adult abuse by defining and expanding the scope of what constitutes such abuse. This includes identifying exploitation as a breach of fiduciary duty towards dependent adults. Courts will have new authority to evaluate cases where there is probable cause for financial exploitation, allowing greater access to financial records necessary for safeguarding vulnerable populations. This reflects a proactive approach by the state to protect dependent adults from abuse and exploitation.

Summary

Senate Study Bill 3124, introduced by the Department of Health and Human Services, aims to amend and enhance the processes managed by the department concerning adoption records, dependent adult abuse, juvenile justice court filings, and mandatory reporter training. One of the primary components of the bill is the permission for the department to share internal adoption information, which is intended to improve the continuity of services for children in the adoption process. This provision marks a significant step towards streamlining communication within health services regarding adopted individuals.

Contention

Another significant aspect of this legislation is the access it grants to juvenile court records by the Department of Health and Human Services, which raises concerns about confidentiality and the privacy of minors involved in the juvenile justice system. The bill intends to facilitate better coordination of services but also faces scrutiny regarding potential overreach and the implications of data sharing.

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Finally, the bill makes crucial changes to the requirements surrounding mandatory reporter training. It eliminates strict time constraints for initial training while maintaining the focus on ensuring that all professionals who are mandated to report suspected abuse receive adequate and timely training. This change aims to enhance compliance and efficacy in reporting while potentially lowering barriers for participation in necessary training sessions.

Companion Bills

IA HSB625

Related A bill for an act relating to processes overseen by the department of health and human services, including internal adoption information sharing, dependent adult abuse matters, juvenile justice court filings, and mandatory reporter training.(See HF 2404.)

IA HF2404

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to processes overseen by the department of health and human services, including internal adoption information sharing, dependent adult abuse matters, juvenile justice court filings, mandatory reporter training, and health care coordination and intervention teams, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 625.) Effective date: 04/19/2024, 07/01/2024.

IA SF2355

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to processes overseen by the department of health and human services, including internal adoption information sharing, dependent adult abuse matters, juvenile justice court filings, and mandatory reporter training.(Formerly SSB 3124.)

Previously Filed As

IA HSB625

A bill for an act relating to processes overseen by the department of health and human services, including internal adoption information sharing, dependent adult abuse matters, juvenile justice court filings, and mandatory reporter training.(See HF 2404.)

IA SF2355

A bill for an act relating to processes overseen by the department of health and human services, including internal adoption information sharing, dependent adult abuse matters, juvenile justice court filings, and mandatory reporter training.(Formerly SSB 3124.)

IA HF2404

A bill for an act relating to processes overseen by the department of health and human services, including internal adoption information sharing, dependent adult abuse matters, juvenile justice court filings, mandatory reporter training, and health care coordination and intervention teams, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 625.) Effective date: 04/19/2024, 07/01/2024.

IA SSB1171

A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the department of health and human services, including administrative services organizations, child foster care, child and dependent adult abuse, internal audit and examination information, and the region incentive fund in the mental health and disability services regional service fund, and making an appropriation and including effective date provisions.(See SF 582, SF 620, SF 641.)

IA HSB215

A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the department of health and human services, including administrative services organizations, child foster care, child and dependent adult abuse, internal audit and examination information, and the region incentive fund in the mental health and disability services regional service fund, and making an appropriation and including effective date provisions.(See HF 757, HF 1014, HF 1042.)

IA SF582

A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the department of health and human services, including administrative services organizations, child foster care, child and dependent adult abuse, internal audit and examination information, and the region incentive fund in the mental health and disability services regional service fund, health maintenance organization's premium tax, and making appropriations and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(Formerly SSB 1171; See SF 620, SF 641.)

IA SF620

A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the department of health and human services, including administrative services organizations, child foster care, child and dependent adult abuse, internal audit and examination information, and the region incentive fund in the mental health and disability services regional service fund, health maintenance organization's premium tax, and making appropriations and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(Formerly SF 582, SSB 1171; See SF 641.)

IA HF757

A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the department of health and human services, including administrative services organizations, child foster care, child and dependent adult abuse, internal audit and examination information, and the region incentive fund in the mental health and disability services regional service fund, health maintenance organization's premium tax, and making appropriations and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(Formerly HSB 215; See HF 1014, HF 1042.)

IA HF1014

A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the department of health and human services, including administrative services organizations, child foster care, child and dependent adult abuse, internal audit and examination information, and the region incentive fund in the mental health and disability services regional service fund, health maintenance organization's premium tax, and making appropriations and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(Formerly HF 757, HSB 215; See HF 1042.)

IA HF1042

A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the department of health and human services, including administrative services organizations, child foster care, child and dependent adult abuse, internal audit and examination information, and the region incentive fund in the mental health and disability services regional service fund, health maintenance organization's premium tax, and making appropriations and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(Formerly HF 1014, HF 757, HSB 215.)

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