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IA HF549

Bill

Status

Passed

5/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Public Safety

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Requires cases with conflicts of interest to be referred to an independent county attorney, the attorney general, or a special prosecutor

  • Defines "officer" by reference to Iowa Code section 801.4, subsection 11

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/13/2025

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