This bill establishes a grant program within the Iowa Department of Justice specifically for a nonprofit organization that operates sexual assault forensic examination centers. The attorney general is tasked with contracting an eligible nonprofit organization to manage these centers, with the ability to terminate the contract for good cause after a hearing. To qualify for the contract, the nonprofit must be incorporated in Iowa, employ sexual assault nurse examiners, and maintain or be in the process of establishing treatment facilities dedicated to providing a range of services for sexual assault survivors.

The bill outlines the responsibilities of the contracting nonprofit organization, which include providing medical forensic services to various populations, facilitating training for medical practitioners, law enforcement, and the public on sexual assault services and prevention, and ensuring a cooperative approach to service delivery that prioritizes the needs of survivors. Additionally, the organization is permitted to seek funding from other sources and must submit an annual report to the attorney general detailing the services and trainings provided. Importantly, the bill clarifies that the nonprofit organization is not considered a state agency under specific Iowa Code chapters.