A bill for an act relating to temporary orders of child custody in dissolution proceedings.
This bill requires Iowa courts to establish temporary joint physical care (shared parenting) for children during divorce proceedings, unless the court finds by clear evidence that it would be inappropriate. If joint care is denied, the court must explain its decision using specific factors from existing law. The law directly affects parents and children involved in Iowa divorce cases where temporary custody is being decided. It aims to ensure consistent visitation schedules and encourages parental cooperation during initial custody disputes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Jan 22, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
6
Committee
6
Jan 22, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Jan 20, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 01/22/2026 12:30PM RM 103.
legislature
Jan 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee: Thomson, C., Lawler and Wessel-Kroeschell.
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Mar 3, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 03/04/2025 8:00AM RM 102.
legislature
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee: Thomson, C., Lawler and Wessel-Kroeschell.
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Judiciary.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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