SSB 3005: SSB 3005

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.

Senate subcommittee · named January 10, 2024

• Sen. Julian B. Garrett (R)
• Sen. David D. Rowley (R) · david.rowley@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Janice Weiner (D) · janice.weiner@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 0 against

For: State Public Defender's Office

In plain words

1. January 10, 2024Filed in the Senate and sent to the Judiciary committee
2. January 10, 2024Senate subcommittee named: Garrett, Rowley and Weiner
3. February 5, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
4. February 13, 2024Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2350