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Iowa House Bill HF458

Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF458

Introduced
2/18/25  

Caption

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

Impact

The bill's provisions are expected to significantly impact the approach towards handling sexual assault cases in Iowa. By creating a structured grant program, the bill seeks to facilitate better access to forensic examination services and support for survivors, thus potentially improving outcomes for victims. Furthermore, the bill emphasizes training for medical practitioners, law enforcement, and the public to increase awareness and enhance the response to sexual assault incidents. This highlights a proactive stance in addressing the challenges faced by sexual assault survivors.

Summary

House File 458 establishes a grant program administered by the Department of Justice in Iowa aimed at providing sexual assault forensic examination services. The bill mandates the Attorney General to contract with eligible nonprofit organizations that will operate and maintain sexual assault forensic examination centers across the state. Such organizations must comply with specific requirements, including being incorporated in Iowa and employing certified sexual assault nurse examiners. The overall goal of the program is to enhance care for victims of sexual assault and ensure that they receive appropriate medical and legal support.

Contention

Despite its positive intentions, House File 458 could face scrutiny concerning funding and the oversight of contracted nonprofit organizations. While the bill allows for the contracting organizations to seek additional funding, there could be concerns regarding the adequacy and stability of financial support for these essential services. Additionally, discussions may arise around the level of oversight the Attorney General should maintain over these organizations, especially given the sensitive nature of the services provided to sexual assault survivors. Ensuring quality and consistency of care while maintaining proper oversight could spark debate among legislators and stakeholders.

Latest IA HF458 Activity

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Companion Bills

IA HF705

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

Previously Filed As

IA HF2171

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

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 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 HSB703

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.(See HF 2567.)

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 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.)

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 SF2067

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.(See SF 2341.)

Similar Bills

IA HF705

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

IA HF372

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

IA SF343

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

CA AB783

Public contracts: construction materials: disaster relief.

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.

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 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.