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IA HF2128
IA HF2128A bill for an act relating to orders for child support including requests for information regarding digital financial accounts, and providing penalties.(See HF 2625.)
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to orders for child support. The bill defines “digital financial account” as an online account that stores, transfers, or receives moneys digitally. The bill allows child support services or a child support agency to subpoena records relating to digital financial accounts that are relevant to the establishment, modification, or enforcement of a support obligation. A parent or putative father who fails to comply with a subpoena, and who lacks good cause, is guilty of a class “D” felony. A class “D” felony is punishable by confinement for no more than five years and a fine of at least $1,025 but not more than $10,245.
AI Summary
This bill amends Iowa Code section 252B.9 to allow child support services or a child support agency to obtain information about digital financial accounts, which are defined as online accounts used for storing, transferring, or receiving money digitally. This means that if a parent or a potential father (putative father) is involved in a child support case, the child support agency can now issue a subpoena for records related to their digital financial accounts, such as transaction histories or income information, if that information is relevant to establishing, changing, or enforcing a child support order. The bill also specifies that failing to comply with such a subpoena, without a valid reason, is a serious offense, classified as a class "D" felony, which can result in up to five years in prison and significant fines.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2625. (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF2128 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2128.html |
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