Iowa HF449 mandates screening children for commercial sexual exploitation when courts or health services receive abuse allegations.

Iowa HF449 amends state law to include screening for commercial sexual exploitation in certain circumstances. It defines "commercial sexual exploitation" as forcing a child into sex or sexually explicit activities for money or other benefits. The bill requires the juvenile court or its designee to screen a child for exploitation upon receiving a complaint alleging a delinquent act. Additionally, the department of health and human services must screen a child for exploitation if it determines a report alleging child abuse constitutes an abuse allegation.

Iowa HF449 mandates screening children for commercial sexual exploitation when courts or health services receive abuse allegations.

Iowa HF449 amends state law to include screening for commercial sexual exploitation in certain circumstances. It defines "commercial sexual exploitation" as forcing a child into sex or sexually explicit activities for money or other benefits. The bill requires the juvenile court or its designee to screen a child for exploitation upon receiving a complaint alleging a delinquent act. Additionally, the department of health and human services must screen a child for exploitation if it determines a report alleging child abuse constitutes an abuse allegation.