Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF893

Introduced
3/7/25  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to area agencies on aging, dementia service specialists, and a dementia services coordinator.(Formerly HSB 284.)

Impact

By requiring area agencies on aging to appoint dedicated dementia service specialists, the bill aims to create a more standardized approach to dementia care across the state. These specialists will facilitate connections between individuals with dementia, their families, and caregiving resources. Moreover, it will promote dementia-friendly community initiatives and provide outreach and training to enhance the public's understanding of dementia. This could lead to improved quality of life for those affected, ensuring their needs are met in a supportive environment.

Summary

House File 893 proposes significant enhancements to the support structures for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers by mandating the establishment of dementia service specialists in each area agency on aging. The primary goal is to increase accessibility to local support services and foster a greater understanding of dementia within communities, as well as among professionals working in the health and human services sectors. The bill outlines the roles and responsibilities of these specialists to efficiently address the needs of those affected by dementia.

Contention

While the bill has the potential to significantly improve dementia care, it may also spark discussions regarding resource allocation and the effectiveness of the proposed services. Critics could argue about the adequacy of funding and whether the legislative framework provides sufficient power and resources to these specialists to effectuate meaningful change. The effectiveness of this bill in addressing the vast and diverse needs of dementia patients and their caregivers will likely hinge on proper implementation and ongoing community engagement.

Companion Bills

IA SF547

Similar To A bill for an act relating to area agencies on aging, dementia service specialists, and a dementia services coordinator, and providing an appropriation.(Formerly SSB 1170.)

IA SSB1170

Related A bill for an act relating to area agencies on aging, dementia service specialists, and a dementia services coordinator, and providing an appropriation.(See SF 547.)

IA HSB284

Related A bill for an act relating to area agencies on aging, dementia service specialists, and a dementia services coordinator.(See HF 893.)

Previously Filed As

IA SF2008

A bill for an act relating to dementia service specialists, and providing an appropriation.

IA HF288

A bill for an act relating to Alzheimer's and related dementias including establishing an advisory council and developing and implementing an Iowa Alzheimer's and related dementias state plan.

IA SF2025

A bill for an act relating to statewide dementia care coordination, and making an appropriation.

IA HF2509

A bill for an act relating to the transition of behavioral health services from a mental health and disability services system to a behavioral health service system, and the transfer of disability services to the division of aging and disability services of the department of health and human services, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 653; See HF 2673.)

IA HF2673

A bill for an act related to state behavioral health, disability, and addictive disorder services and related programs, including the transition of behavioral health services from a mental health and disability services system to a behavioral health service system, the transfer of disability services to the division of aging and disability services of the department of health and human services, the elimination of the commission on aging, the elimination of special intellectual disability units at state mental health institutes, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HF 2509, HSB 653.) Effective date: 05/15/2024, 07/01/2024, 07/01/2025.

IA SF2354

A bill for an act relating to the transition of behavioral health services from a mental health and disability services system to a behavioral health service system, and the transfer of disability services to the division of aging and disability services of the department of health and human services, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 3146; See SF 2420.)

IA SSB3146

A bill for an act relating to the transition of behavioral health services from a mental health and disability services system to a behavioral health service system, and the transfer of disability services to the division of aging and disability services of the department of health and human services, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 2354, SF 2420.)

IA HSB653

A bill for an act relating to the transition of behavioral health services from a mental health and disability services system to a behavioral health service system, and the transfer of disability services to the division of aging and disability services of the department of health and human services, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 2509, HF 2673.)

IA SF2420

A bill for an act related to state behavioral health, disability, and addictive disorder services and related programs, including the transition of behavioral health services from a mental health and disability services system to a behavioral health service system, the transfer of disability services to the division of aging and disability services of the department of health and human services, the elimination of the commission on aging, the elimination of special intellectual disability units at state mental health institutes, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SF 2354, SSB 3146.)

IA HF2392

A bill for an act relating to mortgage administration and mortgage servicers. (Formerly HSB 609.) Effective date: 07/01/2024.

Similar Bills

IA SF547

A bill for an act relating to area agencies on aging, dementia service specialists, and a dementia services coordinator, and providing an appropriation.(Formerly SSB 1170.)

IA SSB1170

A bill for an act relating to area agencies on aging, dementia service specialists, and a dementia services coordinator, and providing an appropriation.(See SF 547.)

IA SF2008

A bill for an act relating to dementia service specialists, and providing an appropriation.

IA HSB284

A bill for an act relating to area agencies on aging, dementia service specialists, and a dementia services coordinator.(See HF 893.)

IN HB1422

Dementia care.

CA AB614

Area agency on aging: Alzheimer’s disease and dementia: training and services.

NV AB337

Creates programs related to dementia. (BDR 38-456)

NV AB167

Makes various changes relating to dementia. (BDR 38-787)