Iowa statute
Iowa Code § 726.27 — Wanton neglect of a resident of a health care facility
Current through 2026 Iowa Code (enactments effective on or before 2026-01-01, through the 2025 Regular Session, 91st G.A.)
Part of Subchapter III: Resident, Dependent Adult, and Older Individual Protection Act, Iowa Code.
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Full text of Iowa Code § 726.27
Statutory text current through the 2026 Iowa Code (enactments effective on or before 2026-01-01, through the 2025 Regular Session, 91st G.A.). This publication reproduces the statutory text of the official 2026 Iowa Code (Legislative Services Agency); it is not the official publication of the State of Iowa.
1. A person commits wanton neglect of a resident of a health care facility when the person knowingly acts in a manner likely to be injurious to the physical or mental welfare of a resident of a health care facility as defined in section 135C.1.
2. A person who commits wanton neglect resulting in serious injury to a resident of a health care facility is guilty of a class “C” felony.
3. A person who commits wanton neglect not resulting in serious injury to a resident of a health care facility is guilty of an aggravated misdemeanor.
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