HSB 527: HSB 527

What it does

This bill relates to the responsibility for payment of fees relating to termination of parental rights (TPR) proceedings. The bill redefines “indigent” for the purposes of determining whether a person is financially able to pay for the cost of an attorney or a guardian ad litem in TPR proceedings.2, “indigent” means a person who has an income level at or below 100 percent of the federal poverty level, unless the court determines the person is able to pay for the cost of the attorney. _____ written finding that not appointing an attorney would create a substantial hardship.

House subcommittee · named January 9, 2024

• Rep. Charley Thomson (R) · charley.thomson@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Lindsay James (D) · lindsay.james@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Phil Thompson (R)

Lobbying · 1 for, 0 against

For: State Public Defender's Office

In plain words

1. January 9, 2024Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee
2. January 9, 2024House subcommittee named: Thomson, C., James, Thompson and P
3. January 17, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 6, 2024Approved by the House committee
5. February 8, 2024Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2403