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Bill > HF2086
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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
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 18 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 18 years of age, and removes references to minors.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing child endangerment laws by adding a clear definition of "child" to mean any person under 18 years of age, and removing references to "minors" to ensure consistent application of the law. The changes aim to simplify and clarify who is protected under child endangerment statutes, ensuring that the protections apply to all individuals under 18, regardless of whether they have a disability, and that the language used in the law is uniform.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2360. (on 02/09/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF2086 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2086.html |
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