Iowa 91th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HF2083 — A bill for an act requiring the department of health and human services to pay for child care provided to a foster child participating in the state child care assistance program at the same rate as child care provided to a child with special needs.

Last action — Introduced, referred to Health and Human Services. H.J. 112.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

A bill for an act requiring the department of health and human services to pay for child care provided to a foster child participating in the state child care assistance program at the same rate as child care provided to a child with special needs.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Introduced, referred to Health and Human Services. H.J. 112.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

healthcare education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HF2083 do?
A bill for an act requiring the department of health and human services to pay for child care provided to a foster child participating in the state child care assistance program at the same rate as child care provided to a child with special needs.
Who sponsors HF2083?
HF2083 is sponsored by Brett Barker (Republican).
What is the current status of HF2083?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HF2083?
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