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Iowa Code § 726.28 (2026)

Wanton neglect or nonsupport of a dependent adult

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1. A caretaker commits wanton neglect of a dependent adult if the caretaker knowingly acts in a manner likely to be injurious to the physical, mental, or emotional welfare of a dependent adult. Wanton neglect of a dependent adult is a serious misdemeanor.

2. A person who has legal responsibility either through contract or court order for support of a dependent adult and who fails or refuses to provide support commits nonsupport. Nonsupport is a class “D” felony.

3. A person alleged to have committed wanton neglect or nonsupport of a dependent adult shall be charged with the respective offense unless a charge may be brought based upon a more serious offense, in which case the charge of the more serious offense shall supersede the less serious charge.

4. For the purposes of this section, “dependent adult” means a dependent adult as defined in section 235B.2, subsection 4, and “caretaker” means a caretaker as defined in section 235B.2, subsection 1. 87 Acts, ch 182, §10 CS87, §726.8 2022 Acts, ch 1132, §8 C2023, §726.28 Referred to in §135B.34, 135C.33, 152.5A\n\nTue Dec 09 21:55:40 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Chapter 726 (43, 1) \n

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case (1 in the last 5 years), 2025–2025 · leading case: State of Iowa v. Corey Lynn Jackson (Iowa Ct. App. 2025).

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State of Iowa v. Corey Lynn Jackson (Iowa Ct. App. 2025). · cites it 2× “1(2)(a); count III, wanton neglect of a dependent person in violation of section 726.28(1); and count IV, willful injury causing bodily injury in violation of section 708.”

— Iowa Code § 726.28(1) — 1 case

State of Iowa v. Corey Lynn Jackson (Iowa Ct. App. 2025). “1(2)(a); count III, wanton neglect of a dependent person in violation of section 726.28(1); and count IV, willful injury causing bodily injury in violation of section 708.”

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