Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HF 2256: A bill for an act exempting a parent’s or legal guardian’s inability to access appropriate behavioral or mental health treatment for their child from the definition of child abuse.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HF 2256 is a bill introduced in the Iowa House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act exempting a parent’s or legal guardian’s inability to access appropriate behavioral or mental health treatment for their child from the definition of child abuse. Primary sponsor: COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. Most recent recorded action (May 6, 2026): Signed by Governor.
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by Governor.
- Reported correctly enrolled, signed by Speaker and President, and sent to Governor.
- Explanation of vote.
- Message from House.
- Immediate message.
- Passed House, yeas 90, nays 0.
- House concurred in Senate amendment H-8299.
- Fiscal note.
- Senate amendment H-8299 filed.
- Message from Senate.
- Immediate message.
- Passed Senate, yeas 47, nays 0.
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