HF61 — A bill for an act relating to adoption proceedings by providing for representation of adoptive parents and guardians ad litem by local public defenders for children in certain adoption proceedings and modifying filing requirements for adoption petitions and notice requirements for adoption hearings of adults.

HF61 — A bill for an act relating to adoption proceedings by providing for representation of adoptive parents and guardians ad litem by local public defenders for children in certain adoption proceedings and modifying filing requirements for adoption petitions and notice requirements for adoption hearings of adults. · Informed CitizenryHouse File 61 amends Iowa law regarding adoption proceedings, specifically concerning legal representation, filing requirements, and notice requirements. The bill expands the role of local public d…Open in Informed Citizenry