This bill amends Section 232.102A of the Iowa Code regarding family interactions during ongoing child in need of assistance (CINA) proceedings. Under current law, family interactions must continue unless a court or the Department of Health and Human Services determines that such interactions would be detrimental to the child. The proposed changes stipulate that interactions shall continue unless a court finds substantial evidence that these interactions, whether supervised or unsupervised, pose an imminent risk to the child's life or health.

The bill effectively shifts the burden of proof regarding the continuation of family interactions from a general assessment of detriment to a more stringent requirement of demonstrating imminent risk. This change aims to ensure that family interactions are preserved in CINA proceedings unless there is clear and compelling evidence of potential harm to the child.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 232.102A