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IA HF549
Bill
Status
5/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Public Safety
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AI Summary
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Requires county attorneys to review evidence in officer-involved shootings resulting in death or serious bodily injury and either render a written opinion and charging decision, convene a grand jury, or refer the case to the attorney general
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Mandates that a written report detailing the review results be provided to the involved officer (or their legal counsel) and the officer's employing agency within 180 days of the county attorney receiving evidence
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Requires cases with conflicts of interest to be referred to an independent county attorney, the attorney general, or a special prosecutor
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Defines "officer" by reference to Iowa Code section 801.4, subsection 11
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Effective date: July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to the review of an officer-involved shooting case by a county attorney. (Formerly HF 42.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.
Last Action
Signed by Governor. H.J. 1226.
5/19/2025