Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HSB140

Introduced
2/7/23  
Introduced
2/7/23  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to juvenile justice delinquency prevention programs and services, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 476, HF 699.)

Impact

The bill will amend current laws by repealing and replacing previous legislative frameworks related to early intervention programs for juveniles, which were established by the 2022 Iowa Acts. One of the primary intents of HSB140 is to ensure that programs focus on community safety and align services with the specific risk levels and needs of individual youth. The judicial branch's involvement underscores a shift toward evidence-based practices in juvenile justice, moving away from generic approaches and focusing on tailored interventions.

Summary

House Study Bill 140 (HSB140) focuses on juvenile justice delinquency prevention programs and services in Iowa. The bill proposes that the judicial branch will develop, evaluate, and administer various programs that are both gender-responsive and culturally competent to meet the criminogenic needs of youth involved with juvenile court services. This initiative aims to address the needs of youth at all stages of their engagement with the juvenile justice system, from prevention and treatment to reentry into the community.

Contention

While proponents of HSB140 emphasize the importance of addressing individual needs through validated assessments, there may be concerns regarding funding and resource allocation for these programs. The reliance on specific appropriations means that the effectiveness of these initiatives may hinge on adequate state budgeting and financial commitment. Additionally, there might be debate around the types of evidence and data used to shape these programs and services, as well as potential advocacy efforts to ensure that minority and marginalized youths receive appropriate attention and resources.

Companion Bills

IA SSB1119

Related A bill for an act relating to juvenile justice delinquency prevention programs and services, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 285.)

IA SF285

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to juvenile justice delinquency prevention programs and services, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 1119.)

IA HF476

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to juvenile justice delinquency prevention programs and services, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 140; See HF 699.)

IA HF699

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to juvenile justice delinquency prevention programs and services, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HF 476, HSB 140.)

Previously Filed As

IA SB2248

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2025

IA HSB167

A bill for an act relating to the sealing of juvenile court records, and including effective date provisions.

IA SSB1127

A bill for an act relating to the sealing of juvenile court records, and including effective date provisions.

IA HSB340

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the judicial branch, including juror compensation and judicial officer salaries, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 1048.)

IA HSB556

A bill for an act relating to programs and procedures of the department of workforce development and including effective date provisions.(See HF 2327.)

IA HSB622

A bill for an act relating to alignment of delivery of health and human services programs and services, aging and disability services, and volunteer services, and including applicability and effective date provisions.(See HF 2707.)

IA HSB623

A bill for an act relating to early childhood and family services, including the creation of an early childhood and family services system, state child care assistance for the child care workforce, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 2712, HF 2795.)

IA HF1036

A bill for an act relating to human trafficking, including screening children, civil statutes of limitations, an annual stakeholder meeting and report, depositions of victims, restitution, restorative facilities and protective services, and investigation and prosecution, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HF 908, HF 452.) Effective date: 07/01/2026, 07/01/2027.

IA HSB330

A bill for an act relating to sports wagering receipts, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 1041.)

IA HSB584

A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the department of management, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(See HF 2499.)

Similar Bills

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