Iowa
Overview
Iowa has not passed supported decision-making legislation. There are no new supported decision-making bills pending. We have not located any case law specifically recognizing supported decision-making, but it may still be required as a less restrictive alternative to guardianship.
Guardianship Laws
Iowa Code §§ 231E.1 to .13; 633.552 to .721
Supported Decision-Making
Case Law & Court Orders
None found
State Grant Programs
None awarded
Other Resources
- Article, Iowa Department on Aging: Guardianship, Conservatorship & Alternatives
Link: https://idaction.org/news/Partner-Guest-Article-Iowa-Department/ - Publication: Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council: Issues in Substitute Decision-Making
Link: www.iowalegalaid.org/files/A3ED30CF-AFFE-7431-9310-0D521E4312AF/attachments/4F0157E9-F7D3-4DEC-B0E3-6515A4DE84E0/guardianship-and-conservatorship-in-iowa.pdf - Webinar Series: Transformation of Services, Iowa Association of Community Providers
Link: www.iowaproviders.org/transformation-of-services - PowerPoint: Individualized Planning and Services, Iowa Association of Community Providers
Link: www.iowaproviders.org/assets/docs/Individualized%20Planning%20and%20Services.pdf - Publication: Substitute Decision Makers Task Force for the Iowa Department of Elder Affairs, Alternatives to Guardianship and Conservatorship for Adults
Link: disabilityrightsiowa.org/wp-content/uploads/Alternatives-to-Guardianship-2.pdf (d
Describing natural support as an alternative to guardianship: “list what specific services the person with disabilities needs and what the least restrictive ways are for this person to have their needs met. Consider the idea that adults can make their own decisions and look into already existing natural supports the person has.”
Information Last Updated: June 16, 2023