IA SF311

Cities with populations over 50,000 (reduced from 70,000) must establish civil service commissions with 5-7 commissioners, while cities with populations of 8,000 or more continue to appoint three commissioners

Prohibits cities with civil service commissions from establishing citizen review boards for the conduct of police officers as defined under section 80F.1

Modifies disciplinary standards so civil service employees may be removed, discharged, demoted, or suspended for violations of law, city policies, or standard operating procedures, with the city required to prove charges by a preponderance of evidence

Grants police officers the right to request documents and evidence relevant to disciplinary proceedings, requires disclosure of exculpatory evidence, and mandates that commission decisions include written findings of fact and conclusions within 30 days

Allows district courts to award reasonable attorney fees, expert fees, and costs to police officers who are fully reinstated from termination, have suspensions reduced by over 50%, or have demotions reversed

Takes effect August 16, 2025