Iowa HF2098 mandates child abuse investigations for newborns whose biological parent had parental rights terminated due to child abuse.

Iowa HF2098 amends the state's child abuse reporting requirements. It mandates that certain professionals, including health practitioners and school employees, report suspected child abuse. Specifically, it requires a report if the professional learns that a person who previously had their parental rights terminated due to child abuse is the biological parent of a newborn child. The bill also outlines the process for handling such reports, including assessments by the department of health and human services.

Iowa HF2098 mandates child abuse investigations for newborns whose biological parent had parental rights terminated due to child abuse.

Iowa HF2098 amends the state's child abuse reporting requirements. It mandates that certain professionals, including health practitioners and school employees, report suspected child abuse. Specifically, it requires a report if the professional learns that a person who previously had their parental rights terminated due to child abuse is the biological parent of a newborn child. The bill also outlines the process for handling such reports, including assessments by the department of health and human services.