Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HF 2083: A bill for an act requiring the department of health and human services to pay for child care provided to a foster child participating in the state child care assistance program at the same rate as child care provided to a child with special needs.

In committee Last action January 15, 2026: Introduced, referred to Health and Human Services.

Plain-language summary

HF 2083 is a bill introduced in the Iowa House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act requiring the department of health and human services to pay for child care provided to a foster child participating in the state child care assistance program at the same rate as child care provided to a child with special needs. Primary sponsor: Tracy Ehlert (Democratic), Brett Barker (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2026): Introduced, referred to Health and Human Services.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tracy Ehlert (Democratic); Brett Barker (Republican).