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Iowa House Bill HF372

Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF372

Introduced
2/13/25  

Caption

A bill for an act establishing a grant program for a nonprofit organization providing sexual assault forensic examination centers.

Impact

This legislation seeks to improve access to sexual assault services statewide, especially in underserved areas such as rural populations and individuals with disabilities. By ensuring that properly trained professionals are available to provide both medical services and support, the bill aims to enhance the care and resources available to victims of sexual assault. Moreover, it underscores the collaborative approach necessary in addressing sexual violence, advocating for a teamwork-based model involving healthcare, law enforcement, and social services professionals.

Summary

House File 372 establishes a grant program within the Department of Justice specifically aimed at supporting nonprofit organizations that provide sexual assault forensic examination services. The bill mandates that the Attorney General contract with eligible nonprofits to operate and maintain these examination centers, highlighting the need for comprehensive medical forensic services dedicated to assisting sexual assault survivors. To qualify for the contract, nonprofits must incorporate in the state, employ qualified sexual assault nurse examiners, and prioritize a wide range of services for survivors, including medical care and educational resources.

Contention

While the intent of HF372 is widely viewed as positive, there could be concerns regarding the implementation and oversight of the program. Some stakeholders may question the allocation of state funds to private nonprofits and the effectiveness of this model in delivering care consistently across different communities. Moreover, the provision allowing nonprofits to seek additional funding from various sources, including charging for training attendances, could create disparities in service availability based on the organization's financial capabilities.

Latest IA HF372 Activity

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Companion Bills

IA SF343

Similar To A bill for an act establishing a grant program for a nonprofit organization providing sexual assault forensic examination centers.

Previously Filed As

IA HF2171

A bill for an act relating to child sexual abuse and child sexual assault awareness and prevention.

IA HF2350

A bill for an act relating to victims of sexual assault including sexual abuse evidence, notification of rights, HIV-related testing of a convicted or alleged assailant, and testing, reporting, and counseling of a victim, and making penalties applicable.

IA SF2248

A bill for an act providing for the establishment of a nonprofit security grant program, and making appropriations.

IA HSB523

A bill for an act relating to assaults, including assaults on persons engaged in certain occupations and inmate assaults on department of corrections employees, and providing penalties.(See HF 2302.)

IA SSB3023

A bill for an act relating to assaults, including assaults on persons engaged in certain occupations and inmate assaults on department of corrections employees, and providing penalties.(See SF 2279.)

IA HF2302

A bill for an act relating to assaults, including assaults on persons engaged in certain occupations and inmate assaults on department of corrections employees, and providing penalties.(Formerly HSB 523.)

IA SF2341

A bill for an act relating to victims of sexual assault including sexual abuse evidence, notification of rights, HIV-related testing of a convicted or alleged assailant, and testing, reporting, and counseling of a victim, and making penalties applicable.(Formerly SF 2067.)

IA HF662

A bill for an act relating to the organization, structure, and functions of state government, providing for salaries of appointed state officers, providing for penalties, making appropriations, providing Code editor directives and transition provisions, and including applicability and effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 126.)

IA HF2567

A bill for an act relating to illegal reentry into the state by certain aliens, prohibition on arrest in certain locations, orders to return to a foreign nation, immunity from liability and indemnification for enforcement actions, sentencing restrictions, and providing penalties.(Formerly HSB 703.)

IA HSB126

A bill for an act relating to the organization, structure, and functions of state government, providing for salaries of appointed state officers, providing for penalties, making appropriations, providing Code editor directives and transition provisions, and including applicability and effective date provisions.(See HF 662.)

Similar Bills

IA SF343

A bill for an act establishing a grant program for a nonprofit organization providing sexual assault forensic examination centers.

IA HF458

A bill for an act establishing a grant program for a nonprofit organization providing sexual assault forensic examination centers.(See HF 705.)

IA HF705

A bill for an act establishing a grant program for a nonprofit organization providing sexual assault forensic examination centers.(Formerly HF 458.)

CA AB783

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HI SR216

Urging The Department Of Human Services To Establish Or Contract With A Victim Service Provider To Operate And Maintain An Emergency Shelter For Children Who Are Survivors Of Sex Trafficking.

HI HCR137

Urging The Department Of Human Services To Establish Or Contract With A Victim Service Provider To Operate And Maintain An Emergency Shelter For Children Who Are Survivors Of Sex Trafficking.

HI SCR223

Urging The Department Of Human Services To Establish Or Contract With A Victim Service Provider To Operate And Maintain An Emergency Shelter For Children Who Are Survivors Of Sex Trafficking.

HI HR137

Urging The Department Of Human Services To Establish Or Contract With A Victim Service Provider To Operate And Maintain An Emergency Shelter For Children Who Are Survivors Of Sex Trafficking.