Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HF 2098: A bill for an act requiring a child abuse investigation for newborn children whose biological parent previously had the parent’s parental rights terminated due to child abuse.

In committee Last action January 15, 2026: Introduced, referred to Judiciary.

Plain-language summary

HF 2098 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 a child abuse investigation for newborn children whose biological parent previously had the parent’s parental rights terminated due to child abuse. Primary sponsor: Dean Fisher (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2026): Introduced, referred to Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Dean Fisher (Republican).