Wanton neglect of a resident of a health care facility.
Iowa Code § 726.27
in effect726.27. Wanton neglect of a resident of a health care facility.
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.
[C79, 81, §726.7] 91 Acts, ch 107, §132022 Acts, ch 1132, §8 C2023, §726.27
Source: Iowa Legislature (legis.iowa.gov)URL: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/2026/726.27.pdfFetched: 10/20/2026