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IA HF523

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Public Safety

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Peace officers may file a petition for a 72-hour emergency protective order on behalf of a person claiming to be in present danger of domestic abuse
  • The person seeking protection must request that the peace officer submit the petition on their behalf
  • Amends Iowa Code Section 236.6 by adding a new subsection (1A) to existing domestic abuse protective order provisions

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to the ability of peace officers to file a petition for emergency protective orders on behalf of persons seeking relief from domestic abuse.(Formerly HF 108.)

Last Action

Placed on calendar.

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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