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SF 474

A bill for an act relating to services and support for youth, including treatment, physical assessments, and behavioral health evaluations for youth involved in juvenile delinquency and child in need of assistance proceedings; the licensing and certification of certain residential facilities; the provision of home and community-based services and habilitation services to certain youth by residential programs; administration and supervision of juvenile court services; and the suspension of Hawki eligibility for inmates of public institutions.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Overview: SF 474 - A bill relating to services and support for youth, including treatment, physical assessments, and behavioral health evaluations for youth involved in juvenile de

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SF 474

Overview: SF 474 - A bill relating to services and support for youth, including treatment, physical assessments, and behavioral health evaluations for youth involved in juvenile delinquency and child in need of assistance proceedings; the licensing and certification of certain residential facilities; the provision of home and community-based services and habilitation services to certain youth by residential programs; administration and supervision of juvenile court services; and the suspension of Hawki eligibility for inmates of public institutions.

Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to improve the delivery of services and support for youth involved in the juvenile justice and child welfare systems. It aims to enhance access to necessary treatment, assessments, and evaluations, as well as strengthen the licensing and oversight of residential facilities serving these youth.

Key Provisions:
- Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to provide or arrange for physical assessments, behavioral health evaluations, and appropriate treatment for youth in juvenile delinquency and child in need of assistance proceedings
- Establishes licensing and certification requirements for certain residential facilities serving youth, including provisions for home and community-based services
- Grants the Juvenile Court authority to administer and supervise juvenile court services
- Suspends Hawki (Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa) program eligibility for inmates of public institutions

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Youth involved in the juvenile justice and child welfare systems, who will have improved access to necessary services and support
- Residential facilities serving these youth, which will be subject to new licensing and certification requirements
- The Department of Health and Human Services, which will be responsible for implementing the new service delivery and oversight requirements
- Inmates of public institutions, who will lose Hawki eligibility during their incarceration

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been signed into law by the Governor, indicating its successful passage through the legislative process. The new requirements and provisions will take effect upon the law's implementation, with the Department of Health and Human Services responsible for developing the necessary administrative rules and procedures.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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