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IA HF2523
Bill
Status
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Health And Human Services
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AI Summary
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Authorizes parents or legal guardians to commit a child for substance use disorder or mental health treatment without the child's consent
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Amends Iowa Code Section 125.33 to distinguish between voluntary treatment procedures for adults (18+) versus minors
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Preserves existing confidentiality protections prohibiting disclosure of patient names or treatment status to law enforcement for adults seeking voluntary treatment
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Maintains minors' ability to independently seek and consent to substance use treatment without parental notification if they personally apply
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Allows a parent, legal guardian, or other legal representative to apply for treatment on behalf of an incompetent person or minor under the new framework
Legislative Description
A bill for an act authorizing the parent or legal guardian of a child to have the child committed for substance use or mental health treatment.(Formerly HF 2114.)
Last Action
Subcommittee recommends passage.
3/5/2026