HF 2163: Relating to training requirements for the licensure of individual child foster care providers

What it does

This bill relates to training requirements for the licensure of individual child foster care (foster care) providers. Under current law, an individual must complete hours of foster care training offered or approved by the department of health and human services (HHS) to obtain a foster care license. HHS may waive all or a portion of an individual’s training requirements based on the individual’s relevant training and experience. HHS may also waive all or a portion of the training based on the individual’s circumstances and the circumstances of the prospective foster child.

House subcommittee · named January 12, 2026

• Rep. Ryan Weldon (R) · ryan.weldon@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Brett Barker (R) · brett.barker@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Rob Johnson (D) · rob.johnson@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 9 for, 2 against

For: Americans For Prosperity; Coalition for Family and Children's Services in Iowa; Four Oaks; Iowa Baptists For Biblical Values; Lutheran Services in IA, Inc.; Personal Interest-Chuck Hurley; The Family Leader; The Family Leader Foundation; VALOR Iowa

Against: Bitches Get Stuff Done; Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council

In plain words

1. January 12, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Health and Human Services committee · as HSB 505
2. January 12, 2026House subcommittee named: Weldon, Barker, Johnson and R · as HSB 505
3. January 15, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it · as HSB 505
4. January 21, 2026Approved by the House committee · as HSB 505
5. January 21, 2026Committee vote: 14–4 · as HSB 505
6. January 26, 2026Filed in the House
7. January 26, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2163 · as HSB 505
8. March 2, 2026Withdrawn