Relating to a forensic interview of a minor by law enforcement

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 25, 2025
2. ✕
   Stopped: SubcommitteeDied when the General Assembly ended
3. Next: House committeeFunnel: by February 20, 2026
4. Next: Passes the House
5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to a forensic interview of a minor by law enforcement. The bill allows law enforcement to make application to the court for consent to conduct a forensic interview of a minor at a licensed child advocacy center when the suspect of a crime is the parent, guardian, or custodian of the minor. The bill provides that the application shall describe the nature of the crime being investigated, why a forensic interview of the minor is necessary, attempts made by law enforcement to gain consent from any parent, guardian, or custodian, and why consent cannot be obtained any other way. For purposes of the bill, “minor” means a person under years of age.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

Iowa Code it changes

Creates§808.3A

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