91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
HF 2098: Requiring a child abuse investigation for newborn children whose biological parent previously had the parent’s parental rights terminated due to child abuse
Died when the session ended · The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.
What it does
This bill requires a child abuse investigation for newborn children whose biological parent previously had the parent’s parental rights terminated due to child abuse.69, who is required to make a child abuse report to the department of health and human services when the person, in the scope of the person’s professional practice or while performing the person’s employment responsibilities, reasonably believes a child has suffered child abuse, sexual abuse, or has engaged in prostitution. A permissive reporter is any other person who believes a child has been abused.
Sponsors
Rep. Dean Fisher (R)
Cost
No fiscal note
In plain words
- January 15, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee
From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/91/HF2098