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IA HF2059

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Samantha Fett

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Iowa Code Section 915.10, subsection 3 to expand the definition of "victim" under victim's rights law
  • Allows first responders, including law enforcement, fire personnel, and emergency medical services personnel, to be considered victims for specific purposes
  • First responders may present victim impact statements to the court at the time of sentencing under Code section 915.21
  • Existing definition of "victim" remains unchanged: a person who suffered physical, emotional, or financial harm from a public offense or delinquent act (other than a simple misdemeanor) committed in Iowa
  • Immediate family members continue to qualify as victims when the original victim died, was rendered incompetent, or was under 18 at the time of the offense

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to victim's rights including the definition of victim.

Last Action

Tabled until future meeting.

2/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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