HF 2451 (LSB 6077HV (1) 83)

HOUSE FILE 2451

BY  COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RESOURCES

(SUCCESSOR TO HF 2223)

A BILL FOR

An Act relating to the due process rights of persons to be placed on the child abuse registry or the dependent adult abuse registry.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  Section 235A.12, Code 2009, is amended by adding the following new subsection:
   NEW SUBSECTION.  3.  It is the intent of the general assembly that Iowans’ rights to due process shall be recognized when a state agency is determining if a person is to be placed on the child abuse registry or the dependent adult abuse registry. It is the intent of the general assembly that no Iowan shall be placed on the child abuse registry or the dependent adult abuse registry prior to being notified that they are being investigated for an allegation of abuse. It is the intent of the general assembly that Iowans placed on the child abuse registry and dependent adult abuse registry shall be entitled to a timely administrative hearing and a timely appeal.
EXPLANATION
   This bill establishes legislative intent that no Iowan shall be placed on the child abuse registry or the dependent adult abuse registry prior to being notified that they are being investigated for an allegation of abuse and be accorded a timely administrative hearing and appeal.