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IA HF1011

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ways and Means

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Two human trafficking prosecution units are established in the Department of Justice, with one serving the western half of Iowa and one serving the eastern half, divided by Interstate 35

  • Multidisciplinary teams will identify, investigate, and prosecute human trafficking cases and provide victim support, including representatives from law enforcement, health care, victim services, community organizations, and survivor advocacy groups

  • A $5 fee is imposed on wire transmissions of $500 or less, plus an additional 2% fee on any amount exceeding $500, collected by money transmission licensees

  • Fees must be remitted quarterly to the Department of Revenue by the 15th day of the month following each calendar quarter, with proceeds transferred to the Office to Combat Human Trafficking

  • Customers who file an individual income tax return with a valid Social Security number or taxpayer identification number are entitled to a tax credit equal to the wire transmission fees paid during the tax year

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to human trafficking, including the establishment of human trafficking prosecution units and the remittance of wire transmission fees to the office to combat human trafficking.(Formerly HF 831, HF 463; See HF 2565.)

Last Action

Withdrawn. H.J. 484.

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/15/2025
Ways and Means4/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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