IA HF2560

Requires the Iowa Department of Human Services to record all interviews conducted during child abuse assessments and family assessments using electronic audio recording, body camera video, or other reasonable means

Mandates that interview recordings be retained for a minimum of five years from the date the recording was made

Limits release of recordings to investigators of the possible child abuse, persons caring for the child in connection with legal proceedings (unless court-ordered withheld), and guardians of the child in connection with legal proceedings

Amends definitions in Iowa Code Section 232.68 to clarify what constitutes an "interview" and "observation" during child protection assessments

Specifies that child protection workers may observe children without parental consent and may record visible evidence of abuse obtained through observation