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IA HF367

Bill

Status

Passed

4/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Iowa Code Section 232.102A, subsection 2, regarding family interactions in child in need of assistance (CINA) proceedings

  • Requires family interactions to continue even when a parent fails to comply with court orders or department requirements

  • Allows family interactions to be suspended only if a court finds substantial evidence that interactions (supervised or unsupervised) would pose a serious risk of physical or emotional harm to the child

  • Removes the ability for the department alone to determine that interactions would be detrimental to the child; requires a court finding for suspension

  • Effective date: July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to family interactions during an ongoing child in need of assistance proceeding. (Formerly HSB 40.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.

Last Action

Signed by Governor. H.J. 1011.

4/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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