Iowa HF801 mandates screening for commercial sexual exploitation in children when a complaint is filed or a child abuse report is received.

Iowa HF801 introduces a requirement for screening children for commercial sexual exploitation in specific circumstances. The bill defines "commercial sexual exploitation" as involving a child in sex or sexually explicit activities for money, goods, services, or promises thereof. It mandates the juvenile court or its designee to screen a child using a standardized, evidence-based, trauma-informed tool when a complaint alleging a delinquent act is received.

Iowa HF801 mandates screening for commercial sexual exploitation in children when a complaint is filed or a child abuse report is received.

Iowa HF801 introduces a requirement for screening children for commercial sexual exploitation in specific circumstances. The bill defines "commercial sexual exploitation" as involving a child in sex or sexually explicit activities for money, goods, services, or promises thereof. It mandates the juvenile court or its designee to screen a child using a standardized, evidence-based, trauma-informed tool when a complaint alleging a delinquent act is received.