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IA HF2263
IA HF2263A bill for an act requiring the department of health and human services to establish peer-run respite programs.
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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill requires the department of health and human services to establish seven peer-run respite programs (programs) throughout the state. The programs must offer voluntary, short-term support for individuals experiencing emotional distress, behavioral health distress, a mental health crisis, or a life-altering challenge as that term is defined in the bill. The programs cannot be located on a clinical, medical, or mental health facility’s campus, and must operate independently from other medical clinics and behavioral health clinics. At least 51 percent of a program’s board of directors must be comprised of individuals who have a history of living with a psychiatric condition or a behavioral health condition, or who have experienced a life-altering challenge. If a program offers clinical mental health services, such services must constitute less than 10 percent of the total services offered by the program.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to establish seven peer-run respite programs across the state, which will provide voluntary, short-term support for individuals facing emotional distress, behavioral health issues, mental health crises, or a "life-altering challenge," defined as a significant personal stressor or event that disrupts well-being and may necessitate crisis prevention. These programs must be independent of any clinical, medical, or mental health facilities, and at least 51% of their board of directors must consist of individuals with lived experience of psychiatric or behavioral health conditions, or who have faced a life-altering challenge. Any clinical mental health services offered by these programs must make up less than 10% of their total services.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Health and Human Services. H.J. 193. (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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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=HF2263 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2263.html |
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