Iowa SF2344 establishes a fund for Parkinson's disease prevention, research, and care, and appropriates $3 million for related grants and a state.

Iowa SF2344 creates a Parkinson's disease prevention, research, and care fund, controlled by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The fund will receive $3 million in appropriations for the fiscal years 2026-2027. The bill mandates HHS to award grants to public or private entities for research on Parkinson's disease and related disorders, and to support caregivers of individuals with Parkinson's disease. HHS must also develop, implement, and revise a state plan to address neurodegenerative diseases, with a primary focus on Parkinson's disease.

Iowa SF2344 establishes a fund for Parkinson's disease prevention, research, and care, and appropriates $3 million for related grants and a state.

Iowa SF2344 creates a Parkinson's disease prevention, research, and care fund, controlled by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The fund will receive $3 million in appropriations for the fiscal years 2026-2027. The bill mandates HHS to award grants to public or private entities for research on Parkinson's disease and related disorders, and to support caregivers of individuals with Parkinson's disease. HHS must also develop, implement, and revise a state plan to address neurodegenerative diseases, with a primary focus on Parkinson's disease.