Iowa

Learn These Iowa Statutes

Elder Abuse Prevention and Awareness

• Dependent Adult Abuse – 235B
• General rights of elder abuse victims – 915.50A

Crimes:

• Dependent Adult Abuse Penalty
• Criminal penalties – 235B.20

Reporting:

• Report abuse – 235B.3(2)
• Immunity – 235B.3(10)
• Immunity for employees – 235B.3(11)
• Failure to report – 235B3(12)
• Duty of law enforcement – 235B.3A
• Civil Actions for elder abuse –  611.23