Iowa HF2560 mandates recordings of interviews during child abuse assessments and family assessments.

Iowa HF2560 amends state code to require recordings of interviews during child abuse assessments and family assessments. Each interview must be recorded by audio, body camera video, or other reasonable means. Recordings must be retained for at least five years and can only be released to specific individuals or entities, such as investigators, caregivers, or guardians, unless a court orders otherwise. The bill also redefines "interview" and "observation" for these assessments and establishes penalties for unauthorized release of recordings.

Iowa HF2560 mandates recordings of interviews during child abuse assessments and family assessments.

Iowa HF2560 amends state code to require recordings of interviews during child abuse assessments and family assessments. Each interview must be recorded by audio, body camera video, or other reasonable means. Recordings must be retained for at least five years and can only be released to specific individuals or entities, such as investigators, caregivers, or guardians, unless a court orders otherwise. The bill also redefines "interview" and "observation" for these assessments and establishes penalties for unauthorized release of recordings.