SF 2416: Relating to interviews conducted with a child subsequent to a report of child abuse

What it does

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 an accredited child protection center or child advocacy 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.

Senate subcommittee · named February 12, 2026

• Sen. Jeff Reichman (R) · jeff.reichman@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Tony Bisignano (D) · tony.bisignano@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Tom Shipley (R) · tom.shipley@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 0 against

For: Blank Childrens Hospital; Iowa Attorney General Dept. of Justice; Iowa County Attorneys Association

In plain words

1. February 12, 2026Filed in the Senate and sent to the Judiciary committee · as SSB 3167
2. February 12, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Reichman, Bisignano and Shipley · as SSB 3167
3. February 17, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes · as SSB 3167
4. February 18, 2026Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2416 · as SSB 3167
5. February 19, 2026Filed in the Senate
6. February 19, 2026Approved by the Senate committee
7. March 4, 2026Passed the Senate, 45–0
8. March 5, 2026Took the place of HF 2703 on the House floor (the same legislation)
9. March 5, 2026Passed the House, 85–0
10. April 9, 2026Sent to the Governor
11. April 9, 2026Signed into law