Relating to interviews conducted with a child subsequent to a report of child abuse

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedFebruary 16, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 16, 2026
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 19, 2026
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 5, 202685–0
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   Skipped: Senate committeeSkipped
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   Done: Passes the SenateMarch 4, 202645–0
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   Done: To the GovernorApril 9, 2026
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   Done: Signed into lawApril 9, 2026

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What’s in it

This bill relates to interviews conducted with a child subsequent to a report of child abuse. The bill allows peace officers to conduct an interview with a child for the purpose of a child abuse investigation, and allows a child protection worker or peace officer to conduct an interview at a location including but not limited to a child protection center, and record visible evidence of abuse during an interview. Under current law, if an allegation of child abuse alleges a child has been harmed by a criminal act, the department of health and human services is required to refer the matter to the appropriate law enforcement agency.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendments H-8152, S-5055; see Amendments. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

House subcommittee

Named February 16, 2026. On February 18, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Henry Stone REmail
• Rep. Angel Ramirez DEmail
• Rep. Craig Steven Williams REmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§232.68§232.71B

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