# Iowa Code § 232.7: Iowa Indian child welfare Act

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232_S232.7

## Section

- **Citation:** Iowa Code § 232.7
- **Heading:** Iowa Indian child welfare Act
- **Jurisdiction:** Iowa
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** IA Code / Title VI / Chapter 232 / Section 232.7

## Text

(1) If a proceeding held under this chapter involves an Indian child as defined in section 232B.3 and the proceeding is subject to the Iowa Indian child welfare Act under chapter 232B, the proceeding and other actions taken in connection with the proceeding or this chapter shall comply with chapter 232B.

(2) In any proceeding held or action taken under this chapter involving an Indian child, the applicable requirements of the federal Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997, Pub. L. No. 105-89, shall be applied to the proceeding or action in a manner that complies with chapter 232B and the federal Indian Child Welfare Act, Pub. L. No. 95-608.

2003 Acts, ch 153, §1; 2014 Acts, ch 1026, §49

## Nearby sections

- [Iowa Code § 232.1 Rules of construction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232_S232.1.md)
- [Iowa Code § 232.1A Foster care placement — annual goal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232_S232.1A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 232.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232_S232.2.md)
- [Iowa Code § 232.3 Concurrent court proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232_S232.3.md)
- [Iowa Code § 232.3A Authority relating to action to overcome paternity in a child in need of assistance or termination of parental rights proceeding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232_S232.3A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 232.4 Jurisdiction — support obligation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232_S232.4.md)
- [Iowa Code § 232.5 Abortion performed on a minor — waiver of notification proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232_S232.5.md)
- [Iowa Code § 232.6 Jurisdiction — adoptions and terminations of parental rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232_S232.6.md)
- [Iowa Code § 232.7 Iowa Indian child welfare Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232_S232.7.md)
- [Iowa Code § 232.7A Rules of juvenile procedure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232_S232.7A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 232.7B Applicability of this chapter prior to July 1, 1979.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232_S232.7B.md)
- [Iowa Code § 232.8 Jurisdiction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232_S232.8.md)
- [Iowa Code § 232.9 Motion for change of judge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232_S232.9.md)
- [Iowa Code § 232.10 Venue.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232_S232.10.md)

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