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IA SF2379
Bill
AI Summary
- Expands confidentiality protections for victim counselors by clarifying definitions of "confidential communication" and "confidential information" shared between crime victims and counselors
- Requires victim counselors to complete at least 20 hours of training from approved organizations including the Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault or Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- Limits circumstances under which victim counselors can be compelled to disclose confidential information to written victim waiver, court order, or imminent risk of serious physical injury or death
- Provides immunity from civil or criminal liability for victim counselors and crime victim centers who disclose records in good faith under the statute
- Prohibits disclosure of crime victim center locations or victim counselor identities in any civil or criminal proceeding under any circumstances
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to victim protections including victim counselors, protective orders, sex offender registration, rights of sexual abuse victims, mental competency and civil commitment, restitution, and victim rights.(Formerly SSB 3089.)
Last Action
Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 318.
2/18/2026
Full Bill Text
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