A bill for an act relating to child preference for physical care of the child and parental visitation rights, and including effective date provisions.

HF 2014 allows children aged 16 or older in Iowa to request a court hearing to change where they live (physical care) or visitation arrangements with parents. If the child requests a change, the court must grant it unless it finds clear evidence of coercion, danger to the child, or that a parent would be effectively barred from raising the child. The court must consider specific factors when evaluating if a parent would be barred, including visitation frequency, past order compliance, decision-making ability, and routine disruption. This bill amends Iowa Code sections 598.21C and 598.41, taking effect immediately upon enactment.