HSB 40: Relating to family interactions during an ongoing child in need of assistance proceeding

What it does

This bill relates to family interactions (interactions) during an ongoing child in need of assistance (CINA) proceeding. Under current law, interactions during an ongoing CINA proceeding must continue unless a court or the department of health and human services finds that the interactions would be detrimental to a child. The bill requires interactions to continue unless a court finds substantial evidence exists that the interactions, whether supervised or unsupervised, would cause an imminent risk to the child’s life or health.

House subcommittee · named January 17, 2025

• Rep. Craig Steven Williams (R) · craig.williams@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Brian K. Lohse (R) · brian.lohse@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Ross Wilburn (D) · ross.wilburn@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 7 for, 0 against

For: American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa (ACLU-IA); Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council; Iowa Mental Health Advocacy; Iowa State Bar Association; Kurtis Bower; VALOR Iowa; Youth Law Center

In plain words

1. January 17, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee
2. January 17, 2025House subcommittee named: Williams, Lohse and Wilburn
3. January 27, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 11, 2025Approved by the House committee
5. February 11, 2025Committee vote: 14–7
6. February 12, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 367