Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HF 953: A bill for an act relating to legal representation for children who are placed in, or may be placed in, foster care.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HF 953 is a bill introduced in the Iowa House on March 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act relating to legal representation for children who are placed in, or may be placed in, foster care. Primary sponsor: COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY. Most recent recorded action (April 22, 2025): Explanation of vote.
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY | 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
- Explanation of vote.
- Tabled until future meeting.
- Subcommittee Meeting: 04/03/2025 8:30AM Senate Lounge.
- Subcommittee: Salmon, Guth, and Zimmer.
- Read first time, referred to Health and Human Services.
- Message from House.
- Immediate message.
- Passed House, yeas 94, nays 2.
- Introduced, placed on calendar.