Bill > SF192

This bill modifies Iowa's victim compensation fund to explicitly allow the use of funds for emergency contraception and other health care treatments, including abortion, for victims of sexual assault. Specifically, the bill amends two sections of the Iowa Code (sections 915.41 and 915.94) to expand the authorized uses of the victim compensation fund. The changes include adding language that allows the fund to cover the cost of emergency contraception and health care treatment for victims, with a particular focus on sexual assault victims. The bill changes the fund's language from being "dedicated to and used" to being "appropriated to the department" for various purposes, which appears to provide more flexibility in fund usage. By making these modifications, the bill aims to ensure that victims of sexual assault have access to comprehensive medical care and treatment options, with the costs covered by the state's victim compensation fund. The changes represent an expansion of support services available to victims of sexual assault in Iowa.

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https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF192