A bill for an act relating to certain sincerely held religious or moral beliefs of child foster care providers and prospective adoptive parents.

This bill prohibits Iowa's child welfare department from requiring foster care providers or prospective adoptive parents to affirm policies about sexual orientation or gender identity that conflict with their sincerely held religious or moral beliefs. It also prevents the department from denying foster care licensing or adoptive parent eligibility based on such beliefs. The law allows affected individuals to seek legal remedies, including injunctions and attorney fees, if their rights are violated. Importantly, it does not prevent child welfare agencies from considering a child's or family's beliefs when determining placement, ensuring decisions remain focused on the child's best interests.