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IA HF2697

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Courts may order defendants to pay pecuniary damages to victims, category "B" restitution, and court costs as part of a case dismissal for public offenses or ordinance violations
  • Both the defendant and prosecuting attorney must consent to this payment arrangement
  • Amends Iowa Code Section 910.2 by adding a new subsection 3
  • This provision overrides any other conflicting statutes or rules of law
  • Passed by the Iowa House on March 4, 2026

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to the payment of pecuniary damages, restitution, and prosecution costs. (Formerly HSB 616.)

Last Action

Subcommittee recommends passage.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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