ARC 0623D

ARC 0623D

HUMAN RIGHTS DEPARTMENT[421]

Notice of Intended Action

Proposing rulemaking related to functions of division and juvenile justice youth development program and providing an opportunity for public comment

    The Department of Health and Human Services hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 30, “Functions of Division,” and Chapter 31, “Juvenile Justice Youth Development Program,” Iowa Administrative Code.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

    This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code chapter 216A.

State or Federal Law Implemented

    This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, 2023 Iowa Acts, Senate File 514, and Executive Order 10.

Purpose and Summary

    As part of the Executive Order 10 Red Tape Review process and pursuant to 2023 Iowa Acts, Senate File 514, regarding government realignment, the Department has moved relevant chapters from the legacy Department of Human Rights agency [421] to agency [441].

    The Department consulted with the Department of Public Safety on Chapter 30 and it was determined that the information in this chapter is no longer needed. As such, the Department is proposing to rescind this chapter and will not repromulgate it under agency [441].

    Chapter 31 addresses the grant process for funds received through Title II of the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act. Because the information in the chapter can be covered in the grant contracts themselves, this chapter is proposed to be rescinded and will not be repromulgated under agency [441].

Regulatory Analysis

    A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on August 19, 2026. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):

     ?   September 8, 2026

Fiscal Impact

     This rulemaking has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa.

Jobs Impact

    After analysis and review of this rulemaking, no impact on jobs has been found.

Waivers

    Any person who believes that the application of the discretionary provisions of this rulemaking would result in hardship or injustice to that person may petition the Department for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 441—Chapter 2504.

Public Comment

     Any interested person may submit written or oral comments concerning this proposed rulemaking, which must be received by the Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on October 20, 2026. Comments should be directed to:

Public Hearing

    Public hearings at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows:

    Persons who wish to make oral comments at a public hearing may be asked to state their names for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of this proposed rulemaking.

     Any persons who intend to attend a public hearing and have special requirements, such as those related to hearing or mobility impairments, should contact the Department and advise of specific needs.

Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee

    The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rulemaking by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rulemaking at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee’s meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).

    The following rulemaking action is proposed:

    ITEM 1.  Rescind and reserve 421—Chapter 30.

    ITEM 2.  Rescind and reserve 421—Chapter 31.