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IA HF2256
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Health And Human Services
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AI Summary
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Amends Iowa Code Section 232.96A to expand criteria for adjudicating a child in need of assistance (CINA) to include children requiring treatment for serious chemical dependency, mental health disorders, or behavioral health disorders that compromise the child's safety or cause aggressive behavior toward others in the household or community
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Allows CINA adjudication when a parent, guardian, or custodian is unwilling or unable to provide treatment, or when their efforts to secure needed treatment have been exhausted and unsuccessful
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Removes the current law requirement that emotional damage must be evidenced specifically by severe anxiety, depression, withdrawal, or self-directed aggressive behavior
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Strikes Code Section 232.96A(13) as a conforming change to align with the amended provisions
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to adjudication of a child in need of assistance due to the need for treatment of a chemical dependency, mental health disorder, or behavioral disorder.(Formerly HSB 503.)
Last Action
Fiscal note.
3/13/2026