SF 131 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to evidence-based maternal and infant home visiting services.

SF 131 requires Iowa's Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Education to collaborate on expanding evidence-based home visiting services for pregnant women and infants. The bill directs them to leverage Medicaid and other funding to provide prenatal, pregnancy, and postpartum support - including mental/physical health, social, and educational services - tailored to individual needs. It also authorizes a feasibility study to explore increasing Medicaid coverage for these services and mandates a 2026 report tracking the number of people served. The legislation focuses on coordination, avoiding duplication, and meeting federal evidence-based standards.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025 Last action Jan 30, 2025
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Jan 30, 2025
Upper · Passed
Subcommittee: Klimesh, Costello, and Petersen.
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Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Health and Human Services.
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