Iowa Code § 216A.1

Current through bills signed by governor as of 5/17/2024

Section 216A.1 - Department of health and human services - human rights - purpose

a. Community advocacy and services on behalf of underrepresented populations in the state.

The department of health and human services shall be responsible for all of the following:

b. Community action agencies.

c. Criminal and juvenile justice planning.

2. The purpose of the department under this chapter and as otherwise provided by law is to ensure basic rights, freedoms, and opportunities for all by empowering underrepresented Iowans and eliminating economic, social, and cultural barriers.

3. The department shall implement the comprehensive strategic plan approved by the board under section 216A.3 and shall issue an annual report to the governor and the general assembly no later than November 1 of each year concerning the operations of the department relating to responsibilities for human rights.

Iowa Code § 216A.1

Amended by 2024 Iowa SF 2385,s 445, eff. 7/1/2024.

Amended by 2023 Iowa, ch 19, s 285, eff. 7/1/2023.

86 Acts, ch 1245, §1201C87, § 601K.1 87 Acts, ch 115, §70; 88 Acts, ch 1277, §27; 89 Acts, ch 83, §78; 90 Acts, ch 1180, §2; 91 Acts, ch 50, §2; 91 Acts, ch 109, §8C93, § 216A.1 2004 Acts, ch 1020, §2; 2008 Acts, ch 1184, §38; 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §101, 170