• Introduced
    Jan 30, 2026
  • Passed House
    Feb 26, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Apr 06, 2026
  • Became Law
HF 2256
Iowa House Bill
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A bill for an act exempting a parent’s or legal guardian’s inability to access appropriate behavioral or mental health treatment for their child from the definition of child abuse. (Formerly HSB 503.) Effective date: 07/01/2026
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Senate • Apr 14, 2026: Message from House.
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  • Apr 14, 2026 | Senate
    • Message from House.
  • Apr 13, 2026 | House
    • Immediate message.
  • May 02, 2026 | House
    • Explanation of vote. H.J. 05/02.
  • Apr 13, 2026 | House
    • Fiscal note.
    • House concurred in Senate amendment H-8299.
    • Passed House, yeas 90, nays 0.
  • Apr 06, 2026 | House
    • Message from Senate.
    • Senate amendment H-8299 filed.
  • Apr 06, 2026 | Senate
    • Amendment S-5120 adopted.
    • Passed Senate, yeas 47, nays 0.
    • Immediate message.
  • Mar 26, 2026 | Senate
    • Placed on calendar under unfinished business.
  • Mar 19, 2026 | Senate
    • Committee report, recommending amendment and passage.
    • Amendment S-5120 filed.
    • Placed on calendar.
  • Mar 13, 2026 | Senate
    • Fiscal note.
  • Mar 09, 2026 | Senate
    • Subcommittee recommends passage.
  • Mar 04, 2026 | Senate
    • Subcommittee: Alons, Evans, and Petersen.
    • Subcommittee Meeting: 03/09/2026 12:30PM Room 315.
  • Mar 02, 2026 | Senate
    • Message from House.
    • Read first time, referred to Health and Human Services.
  • Feb 26, 2026 | House
    • Passed House, yeas 90, nays 0.
    • Immediate message.
  • Feb 25, 2026 | House
    • Fiscal note.
  • Jan 30, 2026 | House
    • Introduced, placed on calendar.