Iowa SF2009 amends collective bargaining procedures for certain department of corrections employees, mandates health insurance for surviving spouses.

Iowa SF2009 amends collective bargaining procedures for nonsupervisory employees of the Iowa department of corrections with ongoing direct contact with inmates. It establishes a training program for these employees in self-defense and de-escalation techniques, sets uniform safety practices for correctional institutions, and allows employees who have witnessed trauma events to take paid leave. The bill also mandates that the state pays the full cost of health insurance for the surviving spouse and children of certain department of corrections employees.

Iowa SF2009 amends collective bargaining procedures for certain department of corrections employees, mandates health insurance for surviving spouses.

Iowa SF2009 amends collective bargaining procedures for nonsupervisory employees of the Iowa department of corrections with ongoing direct contact with inmates. It establishes a training program for these employees in self-defense and de-escalation techniques, sets uniform safety practices for correctional institutions, and allows employees who have witnessed trauma events to take paid leave. The bill also mandates that the state pays the full cost of health insurance for the surviving spouse and children of certain department of corrections employees.