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IA HF2219
IA HF2219A bill for an act requiring postadoption interviews of adoptive parents and adopted persons by the department of health and human services, and including applicability provisions.
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Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill requires the department of health and human services (HHS) to conduct interviews of the parent named in a final adoption decree (adopter) and the adopted person (adoptee) at least 18 months but no later than 36 months from the date of the final adoption decree issued by the court establishing the parent-child relationship between the adopter and the adoptee. The interview must, at a minimum, consist of a face-to-face interview with the adopter, a face-to-face interview with the adoptee conducted outside the presence of the adopter, an assessment of the adoptee’s living conditions to determine the adequacy of the living conditions, and any other interviews HHS determines relevant to assess the adoptee’s well-being. The bill applies to adoptions in which a final adoption decree is issued on or after the effective date of the bill.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct interviews with adoptive parents and adopted children between 18 and 36 months after their adoption is finalized by a court, which legally establishes the parent-child relationship. These interviews must include a private meeting with the adopted child, a meeting with the adoptive parent, an evaluation of the child's living situation to ensure it is adequate, and any other interviews HHS deems necessary to check on the child's well-being. This new requirement will apply to all adoptions finalized on or after the bill becomes law.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Health and Human Services. H.J. 184. (on 01/30/2026)
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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=HF2219 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2219.html |
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