91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
HF 2604: Relating to child abuse based on use of a controlled substance by a pregnant woman
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 relates to child abuse based on use of a controlled substance by a pregnant woman. For purposes of determining child abuse, the bill includes an individual organism of the species homo sapiens from fertilization to live birth within the meaning of “child”. The bill includes within the definition of “child abuse”, the use of a controlled substance by a pregnant female responsible for the care of a child. By operation of law, the bill requires mandatory reporters of child abuse to report the use of a controlled substance by a pregnant woman to the department of health and human services (HHS) as child abuse.
Sponsors
Rep. Thomas Gerhold (R)
Cost
No fiscal note
Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against
For: Iowa Right to Life Committee; VALOR Iowa
In plain words
- February 19, 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/HF2604