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IA HF2154
Bill
Status
1/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brett Barker
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AI Summary
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Amends Iowa Code Section 232.108 to create an exception to the requirement that the Department of Health and Human Services place siblings together in foster care or other placements.
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The sibling placement requirement would not apply when either the child or sibling was previously in HHS custody and placed by the department.
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HHS must also determine that the child and sibling have little or no established relationship for the exception to apply.
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Both conditions must be met: prior HHS custody/placement of at least one sibling AND a finding of little or no established relationship between the siblings.
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to the placement of siblings when custody of the siblings has been transferred to the department of health and human services or an agency for placement.
Last Action
Tabled until future meeting.
2/4/2026