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IA HF367
Bill
Status
4/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary
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AI Summary
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Amends Iowa Code Section 232.102A, subsection 2, regarding family interactions in child in need of assistance (CINA) proceedings
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Requires family interactions to continue even when a parent fails to comply with court orders or department requirements
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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
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Removes the ability for the department alone to determine that interactions would be detrimental to the child; requires a court finding for suspension
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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