HSB 300: Relating to requirements for a parent to obtain joint physical custody of a child

What it does

This bill relates to requirements for a parent to obtain joint physical custody of a child. Under current law, a court may require parents awarded joint legal custody of a child in a dissolution of marriage proceeding to submit a proposed joint physical care parenting plan. The bill requires the parents to submit a proposed joint physical care parenting plan. If a court denies a request for joint physical care of a child, the bill requires the court to list the requirements the parent who was not awarded physical care of a child must meet to be awarded joint physical care of the child in the future.

House subcommittee · named March 5, 2025

• Rep. Charley Thomson (R) · charley.thomson@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Judd Lawler (R) · judd.lawler@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Beth Wessel-Kroeschell (D) · beth.wessel-kroeschell@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 8 for, 2 against

For: Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition; IowaFathers; Personal Interest-Matthew Hickok; Personal Interest-Stacey Schnuckel; Reforging Families; Steve Krug; The Family Leader; The Family Leader Foundation

Against: Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence; Iowa State Bar Association

In plain words

1. March 5, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee
2. March 5, 2025House subcommittee named: Thomson, C., Lawler and Wessel-Kroeschell
3. March 6, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. March 6, 2025Approved by the House committee
5. March 6, 2025Committee vote: 17–4
6. March 12, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 932