Exempting a parent’s or legal guardian’s inability to access appropriate behavioral or mental health treatment for their child from the definition of child abuse

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 12, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 12, 2026
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   Done: House committeeJanuary 29, 2026
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   Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 26, 202690–0
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   Done: Senate committeeMarch 19, 2026
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   Done: Passes the SenateApril 6, 202647–0
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   Done: To the GovernorMay 6, 2026
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   Done: Signed into lawMay 6, 2026

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

Lobbyist declarations

• Iowa Association of School BoardsFor
• Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory CouncilFor
• Iowa Mental Health AdvocacyFor
• Iowa State Bar AssociationFor
• Rural School Advocates of IowaFor
• School Administrators of IowaFor
• Urban Education Network of IowaFor
• Blank Childrens HospitalUndecided
• EllipsisUndecided
• Iowa Association of School BoardsUndecided
• Iowa Behavioral Health Association (IBHA)Undecided
• Iowa Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse PractitionersUndecided
• Iowa Chapter-American Academy of PediatricsUndecided
• Iowa Department of Health and Human ServicesUndecided
• Iowa Judicial Branch - Supreme CourtUndecided
• Iowa Medical SocietyUndecided
• Iowa Police Chief Association (FKA Iowa Police Executive Forum)Undecided
• Iowa Primary Care AssociationUndecided
• Iowa Psychological AssociationUndecided
• Reforging FamiliesUndecided
• Rosecrance Health Network and its affiliate Rosecrance Jackson CentersUndecided

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