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Bill > HF2360
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Introduced
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
In Committee
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 clarifies and updates the definition of "child" in child endangerment laws to mean any person under 18 years of age, removing references to "minors" and ensuring consistent application of the law to all individuals under 18. It amends existing law, specifically section 726.6, to define "child" as anyone under 18, and then proceeds to update various subsections of that law to replace the term "minor" with "child" throughout, ensuring that the protections against child endangerment apply uniformly to all individuals under the age of 18, regardless of whether they have a mental or physical disability.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary (House)
Last Action
Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 235. (on 02/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF2360 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2360.html |
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