All Roll Calls
Yes: 130 • No: 0
IowaSF 241691st General Assembly (2025–2026)Senate
A bill for an act relating to interviews conducted with a child subsequent to a report of child abuse. (Formerly SSB 3167.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.
Sponsored By: COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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Parents: new child abuse interview rules
Beginning July 1, 2026, a judge can allow entry into the home, a child interview, or observation. This applies when an abuse report is sent to police, a parent or guardian refuses consent, and probable cause is shown. A talk with a trained forensic interviewer at a child advocacy or protection center counts as an official interview. Child protection workers and forensic interviewers may record visible signs of abuse. These steps help protect the child and improve evidence, but also allow court-approved intrusion when parents say no.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
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Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/5/2026
Passed House
Yes: 85 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
Passed Senate
Yes: 45 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor.
4/9/2026GovernorReported correctly enrolled, signed by President and Speaker, and sent to Governor.
4/9/2026SenateMessage from House.
3/9/2026HouseImmediate message.
3/5/2026legislaturePassed House, yeas 85, nays 0.
3/5/2026HouseSubstituted for HF 2703.
3/5/2026legislatureRead first time, passed on file.
3/4/2026legislatureMessage from Senate.
3/4/2026SenateImmediate message.
3/4/2026legislaturePassed Senate, yeas 45, nays 0.
3/4/2026SenateAmendment S-5055 filed, adopted.
3/4/2026legislatureCommittee report, approving bill.
2/19/2026legislatureIntroduced, placed on calendar.
2/19/2026legislature
Bill Text
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