Iowa HF2086 amends child endangerment laws to redefine "child" and modify penalties.

Iowa HF2086 amends the definition of "child" to mean any person under 18 years of age and removes references to minors. It modifies the conditions under which child endangerment occurs, including knowingly permitting abuse, abandonment, or exposure to illegal drug manufacturing. It also adjusts penalties, making child endangerment resulting in death a class "B" felony and serious injury a class "C" felony. Other violations are class "D" felonies or aggravated misdemeanors.

Iowa HF2086 amends child endangerment laws to redefine "child" and modify penalties.

Iowa HF2086 amends the definition of "child" to mean any person under 18 years of age and removes references to minors. It modifies the conditions under which child endangerment occurs, including knowingly permitting abuse, abandonment, or exposure to illegal drug manufacturing. It also adjusts penalties, making child endangerment resulting in death a class "B" felony and serious injury a class "C" felony. Other violations are class "D" felonies or aggravated misdemeanors.