SF306: Visitation bill of wards in Iowa.

Jimmy will be ‪#‎free‬! It appears Terry Branstad signed ‪#‎SF306‬ or is in the process of signing it... On July 1rst, 2015 I will be walking into the Washington, Iowa courthouse and filing a motion for ‪#‎visitation‬! ‪#‎Iowa‬ is the first state to have a ‪#‎visitationbill‬. #‎iowagov‬ ‪#‎ialegis‬

I want to hug every single one of you right now!

Thank you! ‪#‎FREEJIMMY‬ Kerri Kasem Kasem Cares Foundation

Iowa will be the first to pass a visitation bill. #SF306

Great news, the next step is the governor's signature. The amendment by the Iowa House was approved by the Iowa Senate today! Iowa will be the first state to offer a "Visitation Bill" for those alienated from their loved ones. ‪#‎FREEJimmy‬ ‪#‎bringhimhome‬

Misty –

Just wanted to let you know that SF306 passed the Senate unanimously, 48-0, so now it will be enrolled and go to the Governor for his signature.

Thank you for bringing your situation to our attention.

You are not the only one who has had problems with visitation of wards.

Thanks again.

Rob

Senator Rob Hogg

State Capitol

Des Moines, IA 50319

 
Thanks to everyone who believed in this cause. And a special thanks to Rob Hogg!

 Kerri Kasem Kasem Cares Foundation Governor Terry Branstad KCRG-TV9 KWWL KGAN CBS 2 Americans Against Abusive Probate Guardianship

SSB 1162: Senate Judiciary Committee meeting 2/24 @9:15 AM. An Act relating to communication and visitation between an adult ward and another person.

Misty –

I wanted to let you know SSB1162 is on the agenda for tomorrow morning’s Senate Judiciary Committee meeting.  We have an amendment to the bill.  I hope this bill will promote the rights of wards to have visitation with people.  It allows a guardian to prevent visitation only upon a court order.  The bill does allow the guardian to impose reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions on visitation, but they cannot prevent visitation without a court order.

Rob

   
Read the bill here: SSB 1162

Notice of Committee Meeting

Committee: Judiciary (Senate)

Date: 02/24/2015 9:15 AM

Location: RM 22

Agenda:

1. Call meeting to order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
4. Discuss Bills

1. SSB 1186 w/amendment with Senator Sodders

• An Act relating to the compilation of a presentence investigation report in a criminal proceeding.

2. SF 107 w/amendment with Senator Petersen

• An Act modifying the periods of time to bring civil and criminal actions relating to the sexual abuse of minors, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.

3. SF 138 with Senator Petersen

• An Act relating to an assault that occurs between persons in an intimate relationship and the crime of domestic abuse assault and making penalties applicable.

4. SF 145 with Senator Hogg

• An Act relating to the membership of the board of directors of a judicial district department of correctional services.

5. SF 237 w/amendment with Senator Petersen

• An Act relating to civil protective orders in sexual abuse cases, and making penalties applicable.

6. SSB 1148 w/amendment with Senator Petersen

• An Act relating to the confidentiality of certain juvenile court records.

7. SSB 1162 w/amendment with Senator Hogg

• An Act relating to communication and visitation between an adult ward and another person.

8. SSB 1183 with Senator Shipley

• An Act relating to nonsubstantive Code corrections.

9. Any other bills that are ready.

Adjourn

Rob Hogg and Cathy Engel Iowa Senate Democrats

The legislative session starts on January 12th which is nearly a month away.   Bills will start getting filed and numbered on that day. Cathy Engel a Research Analyst for the Senate Democratic Caucus will keep us up to date on the bill that's being introduced to change way guardians control a wards contact with family and friends. Only 10% of bills become laws. #FreeJimmy

Senator Rob Hogg has my vote...

Misty -
 
Thank you for your letter about your brother's guardianship.

I have now had a chance to review it, and talked to our Senate Judiciary staff person, Cathy Engel, about it.
I have asked Cathy to contact you at the phone number on your letter: 319-***-****

Hopefully you will hear from her in the next day or two.

Rob
Senator Rob Hogg
Cedar Rapids