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IA HF2007
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jason Gearhart
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AI Summary
- Establishes the Rural Emergency Response Enhancement Program administered by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services to provide grants for EMT training to volunteer fire departments and small rural police departments serving populations of 10,000 or less
- Creates a dedicated fund in the state treasury with appropriations from the general fund not to exceed $100,000 per fiscal year for fiscal years 2027 through 2030
- Grants may cover tuition, course fees, materials, training equipment, medical kits, simulation tools, and certification fees, either as dollar-for-dollar matching funds or full/partial cost coverage
- Grant recipients must submit annual reports documenting the number of personnel trained, improvements in emergency response times, and implementation challenges
- Program sunsets July 1, 2030, with a required evaluation report due to the General Assembly by December 31, 2029
Legislative Description
A bill for an act establishing a rural emergency response enhancement program, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Health and Human Services. H.J. 41.
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Services1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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