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IA SF438
A bill for an act relating to the establishment of a 988 emergency service fund, making an appropriation, and including effective date provisions.
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Introduced
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
In Committee
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to the establishment of a 988 emergency service fund (988 fund). The bill defines “988 service” as a service which provides the user of a public telephone system the ability to reach a suicide and crisis lifeline by dialing or texting the digits 9-8-8, or using an internet site chat function. The bill creates a 988 fund in the state treasury under the control of the department of health and human services (HHS). For FY 2025-2026, and each fiscal year thereafter, the bill transfers $3 million to the 988 fund from the general fund of the state. Moneys in the 988 fund are appropriated to HHS for distribution to persons operating a 988 service in this state in the event that federal funding for 988 services terminates, becomes delayed, or is otherwise impacted in such a way that interrupts 988 service in this state. The bill is effective upon enactment.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a 988 emergency service fund to support suicide and crisis lifeline services in the state. The 988 service is a critical communication channel that allows people to reach suicide prevention and mental health crisis support by dialing, texting, or chatting via 9-8-8. The bill creates a dedicated fund in the state treasury under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which will receive $3 million annually from the state's general fund starting in fiscal year 2025. The primary purpose of this fund is to serve as a financial safety net, ensuring continuous 988 service operations if federal funding is disrupted, delayed, or terminated. The fund will allow HHS to distribute money directly to 988 service providers in the state to maintain uninterrupted crisis support services. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment, reflecting the urgent importance of maintaining accessible mental health crisis support for state residents.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (9)
Claire Celsi (D)*,
Molly Donahue (D)*,
Bill Dotzler (D)*,
Janet Petersen (D)*,
Herman Quirmbach (D)*,
Art Staed (D)*,
Thomas Townsend (D)*,
Janice Weiner (D)*,
Cindy Winckler (D)*,
Last Action
Subcommittee: Klimesh, Celsi, and Costello. S.J. 393. (on 03/03/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF438 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SF438.html |
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