SSB 3167: 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 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.

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
2. February 12, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Reichman, Bisignano and Shipley
3. February 17, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
4. February 18, 2026Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2416