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Iowa House Bill HSB653
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Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HSB653

Introduced
2/5/24  
Introduced
2/5/24  

Caption

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.)

Impact

HSB653 also mandates the transfer of disability services to the Division of Aging and Disability Services within the Department of Health and Human Services. This reorganization could lead to enhanced integration of services for individuals with disabilities, allowing for a more comprehensive approach to support. The bill includes the creation of designated behavioral health districts to ensure localized management and availability of services. This shift is anticipated to foster better access and coordination of care for residents across Iowa, especially for vulnerable populations.

Summary

House Study Bill 653 (HSB653) focuses on the transition of behavioral health services from the existing mental health and disability services framework to a new behavioral health service system. This transition is designed to create a more effective and responsive delivery system for mental health services at the state level. The bill outlines provisions for the establishment of a behavioral health fund, which will be utilized to support various services, including treatment, recovery, and crisis intervention. This change aims to streamline services and improve access for individuals needing support in these areas.

Contention

However, the bill has sparked debates regarding potential consequences for existing service frameworks and the impact on local providers. Some stakeholders voice concerns that the transition could lead to disruptions in service delivery during the period of implementation. There are also worries that changes to funding and oversight could affect the quality of care provided, necessitating careful monitoring and adjustments to ensure that the needs of all individuals, particularly those with complex support requirements, are met adequately.

Latest IA HSB653 Activity

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Companion Bills

IA SSB3146

Related 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 HF2509

Replaced by 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 SF2354

Replaced by 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 HF2673

Replaced by 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 SF2420

Replaced by 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.)

Previously Filed As

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 SF2338

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.(Formerly SSB 3082.)

IA SSB3082

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 SF 2338.)

IA H6128

Establishes a core state behavioral health crisis services system, to be administered by the director of the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals.

IA H5987

Establishes a core state behavioral health crisis services system, to be administered by the director of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals.

IA HF2707

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. (Formerly HSB 622.) Effective date: 04/30/2026, 07/01/2026.

IA LB733

Change the name of the Division of Developmental Disabilities to the Division of Disability and Aging within the Department of Health and Human Services

IA HSB215

A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the department of health and human services, including administrative services organizations, child foster care, child and dependent adult abuse, internal audit and examination information, and the region incentive fund in the mental health and disability services regional service fund, and making an appropriation and including effective date provisions.(See HF 757, HF 1014, HF 1042.)

IA SB63

An Act For The Department Of Human Services - Division Of Aging, Adult, And Behavioral Health Services Supplemental Appropriation.

IA SB63

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF AGING, ADULT, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION.

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