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IA HF2584

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Public Safety

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes drug-free homeless service zones within 300 feet of government-funded homeless shelters, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing facilities

  • Selling or attempting to sell controlled substances within a drug-free homeless service zone adds one year to presumptive, minimum, and maximum sentences, with no eligibility for deferred judgment, suspended sentence, probation, or work release

  • Facility operators who allow individuals to unlawfully possess or use controlled substances on premises commit an aggravated misdemeanor and face a 3-year ban from state homelessness assistance grants unless they terminate the responsible employee

  • Mandatory fine of at least $2,000 or three times the value of drugs involved (whichever is greater) applies to all convictions under this section, with no portion suspendable

  • Facilities must post permanent bilingual (English and Spanish) signs at main entrances identifying the premises as a drug-free homeless service zone, with interior signage required for shelters serving children or domestic violence victims

Legislative Description

A bill for an act establishing drug-free homeless service zones, and providing penalties. (Formerly HSB 705.)

Last Action

Fiscal note.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/25/2026

Full Bill Text

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