Iowa HF2114 allows parents or legal guardians to commit a child for substance use or mental health treatment over the child's objections.

Iowa HF2114 authorizes parents, legal guardians, or custodians to commit a child for substance use disorder (SUD) or mental health treatment against the child's wishes. Judicial proceedings are unnecessary unless both the child and their parents or guardians object. If a minor is admitted for treatment over their objections, the hospital must notify the juvenile court, which will appoint an advocate for the minor. The bill also makes changes to various Code sections, including 125.33, 229.2, 229.4, 229.6A, 229.41, 321J.3, and 331.910.

Iowa HF2114 allows parents or legal guardians to commit a child for substance use or mental health treatment over the child's objections.

Iowa HF2114 authorizes parents, legal guardians, or custodians to commit a child for substance use disorder (SUD) or mental health treatment against the child's wishes. Judicial proceedings are unnecessary unless both the child and their parents or guardians object. If a minor is admitted for treatment over their objections, the hospital must notify the juvenile court, which will appoint an advocate for the minor. The bill also makes changes to various Code sections, including 125.33, 229.2, 229.4, 229.6A, 229.41, 321J.3, and 331.910.