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IA HF2624

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends mandatory DNA sample collection to all persons arrested for a felony or aggravated misdemeanor, not just those convicted
  • Requires DNA samples from individuals receiving deferred judgments for felonies or those found not guilty by reason of insanity
  • Exempts individuals from providing a new sample if their DNA is already in the state database and has not been expunged
  • Establishes automatic expungement of DNA records within 30 days if charges are dismissed, result in acquittal, or no felony/aggravated misdemeanor charge is filed within one year of arrest
  • Passed the Iowa House on March 10, 2026

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to criminal investigation, including the extension of DNA submission requirements to persons arrested for a felony or aggravated misdemeanor. (Formerly HSB 571.)

Last Action

Subcommittee: Schultz, Blake, and Bousselot. S.J. 560.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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