HF 2625 (LSB 5265HV (1) 91)

HOUSE FILE 2625

BY  COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

(SUCCESSOR TO HF 2128)

A BILL FOR

An Act relating to orders for child support including requests for information regarding digital financial accounts, and providing penalties.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  Section 252B.9, subsection 1, Code 2026, is amended by adding the following new paragraph:
   NEW PARAGRAPH.  k.  (1)   As used in this paragraph, “digital financial account” means an online account that stores, transfers, or receives moneys digitally.
   (2)  Notwithstanding any provision of law making such information confidential, child support services or a child support agency may subpoena records relating to digital financial accounts, including identifying information, transaction histories, deposit or withdrawal records, employment-related payments, contractor payments, or other income relevant to the establishment, modification, or enforcement of a support obligation.
   (3)  A parent or putative father who fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this paragraph, and who lacks good cause as defined in paragraph “f”, subparagraph (3), is guilty of a class “D” felony.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with
the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   This bill relates to orders for child support.
   The bill defines “digital financial account” as an online account that stores, transfers, or receives moneys digitally.
   The bill allows child support services or a child support agency to subpoena records relating to digital financial accounts that are relevant to the establishment, modification, or enforcement of a support obligation. A parent or putative father who fails to comply with a subpoena, and who lacks good cause, is guilty of a class “D” felony.
   A class “D” felony is punishable by confinement for no more than five years and a fine of at least $1,025 but not more than $10,245.