Iowa HF2537 - Juvenile Detention Home Fund Allocations
Summary
Iowa House Bill HF2537 relating to juvenile detention home fund allocations passed the House Appropriations Committee on April 8, 2026, with a 14-10 vote. The bill was introduced February 16, 2026, and now advances to the full House for consideration as part of the 91st General Assembly.
What changed
Iowa HF2537 modifies the allocation procedures for the juvenile detention home fund, changing how moneys are distributed to support juvenile detention facilities statewide. The bill passed the House Appropriations Committee with bipartisan support (14-10) and now awaits full House consideration.
County governments and juvenile justice agencies should monitor this legislation as it progresses through the Iowa General Assembly, as changes to fund allocation formulas could affect revenue distribution for detention home operations.
What to do next
- Monitor HF2537 for full House floor vote
- Review current juvenile detention fund allocation formulas
- Assess impact on county juvenile detention home funding
Archived snapshot
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A bill for an act relating to allocations of moneys from the juvenile detention home fund.(Formerly HF 2315.)
Bill Details
State Iowa
Session 91st General Assembly
Chamber House
Official Source www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga...
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Health And Human Services
Action History
2026-04-08 H Committee report, recommending passage. H.J. 04/08. 2026-04-08 H Committee vote: Yeas, 14. Nays, 10. Excused, 1. H.J. 04/08. 2026-03-03 H Subcommittee recommends passage. 2026-02-25 H Subcommittee Meeting: 03/03/2026 8:45AM RM 19. 2026-02-24 H Subcommittee: Meyer, A., Johnson, R. and Lawler. H.J. 413. 2026-02-16 H Introduced, referred to Appropriations. H.J. 305.
Votes
2026-04-08 House Committee On Appropriations Report Yea: 14 Nay: 10
Committee Referrals
2026-02-16 H Appropriations
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2026-02-16 Introduced Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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