SF 294: Relating to temporary orders of child custody in dissolution proceedings

What it does

This bill relates to temporary orders of child custody during dissolution proceedings. The bill provides that unless a rebuttable presumption exists against awarding physical care to one of the parties, the court shall award temporary joint physical care of the child to both parties during the pendency of the custody proceeding. If the court finds, by a preponderance of the evidence, that joint physical care is inappropriate, the court is required to cite the reasons for its decision.

Senate subcommittee · named February 17, 2025

• Sen. Lynn Evans (R) · lynn.evans@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Adrian Dickey (R) · adrian.dickey@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Janet Petersen (D) · janet.petersen@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 9 for, 2 against

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

Against: Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence; Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council

In plain words

1. February 12, 2025Filed in the Senate and sent to the Judiciary committee
2. February 17, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Evans, Dickey and Petersen
3. February 19, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. March 5, 2025Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 514