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IA HF47
Bill
Status
1/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bill Gustoff
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AI Summary
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Classifies booking photographs (mugshots) as confidential records under Iowa Code Section 22.7, restricting their public release
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Allows release of booking photographs when the person is a fugitive and publication would assist in apprehension
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Permits dissemination when law enforcement or prosecutors determine the person poses an imminent threat to an individual or public safety
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Authorizes release when a judge orders publication based on a finding that it furthers a legitimate interest
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Allows booking photographs to be released after the person is convicted or pleads guilty to the criminal offense for which they were arrested
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to confidential records including booking photographs.
Last Action
Committee vote: Yeas, 20. Nays, 1. Excused, 2. H.J. 531.
3/5/2025