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IA HF2584
Bill
Status
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Public Safety
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AI Summary
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Establishes drug-free homeless service zones within 300 feet of government-funded homeless shelters, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing facilities
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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
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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
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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
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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