A bill for an act relating to interviews conducted with a child subsequent to a report of child abuse.

HF 2703 clarifies procedures for interviewing children following child abuse reports in Iowa. It expands the definition of "interview" to explicitly include accredited child advocacy centers and permits recording visible evidence of abuse during interviews. The bill requires parental consent for home visits by child protection workers or peace officers to interview a child, and allows courts to authorize such visits if consent is refused, based on probable cause. This directly affects child protection workers, peace officers, and families involved in child abuse investigations by standardizing interview protocols. The changes aim to streamline investigations while maintaining clear legal pathways for accessing children when necessary.