Relating to child endangerment

Sponsored by the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Carter F. Nordman (R)

Topics:Crime & corrections

Same legislation: HF 2086

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Where it is now

Done: IntroducedJanuary 15, 2026
Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 22, 2026
Done: House committeeFebruary 5, 2026
Done: Passes the HouseMarch 4, 202697–0
Done: Senate committeeMarch 18, 2026
Done: Passes the SenateApril 6, 202647–0
Done: To the GovernorMay 6, 2026
Done: Signed into lawMay 6, 2026

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What’s in it

AI summary Under current law, child endangerment rules apply to parents, guardians, or people living in the same home as a child or a minor with a disability. This bill changes the definition of a child to mean anyone under the age of 18. It also removes the word "minor" from these specific parts of the law.¹

Read the official explanation

This bill relates to child endangerment. Current law provides that a person who is the parent, guardian, or person having custody or control over a child or a minor under the age of with a mental or physical disability, or a person who is a member of the household in which a child or such a minor resides, commits child endangerment when the person does any of the actions described in Code section 726.6. The bill adds a definition of “child” to mean any person under years of age, and removes references to minors.

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Senate subcommittee

Named March 10, 2026. On March 11, 2026 it recommended passage.

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Fiscal note

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AI summary This bill changes the definition of a child in child endangerment cases so that anyone under 18 is covered regardless of mental or physical abilities. The fiscal impact of the bill cannot be determined because the number of additional convictions cannot be estimated. This would affect the state's General Fund through operating costs for the Judicial Branch, the Indigent Defense Fund, and the Department of Corrections.³

From the note: The fiscal impact of the Bill cannot be determined because the number of additional convictions cannot be estimated. Figure 2 shows the average State cost per relevant offense. The estimated impact to the General Fund includes operating costs incurred by the Judicial Branch, the Indigent Defense Fund, and the DOC. The costs would be incurred across multiple fiscal years for prison and parole supervision.

Final Fiscal Note — Child Endangerment, Minors · May 13, 2026
Child Endangerment, Minors · March 3, 2026

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§726.6

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Lobbying

4 for · 0 against · 6 undecided · Who →

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91st General Assembly

HF 2086Renumbered HF 2360Became lawfrom HF 2086