Bill Summary: HF1845

• Enacts the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act (sections 638.10-638.26) to govern penalties and disabilities imposed on individuals convicted of crimes beyond imprisonment, probation, and fines.

• Requires the Revisor of Statutes to identify, collect, and annually publish all state laws imposing collateral sanctions or authorizing disqualifications, with the collection made publicly available online without charge.

• Mandates peace officers provide notice of collateral consequences when issuing citations, prosecutors provide notice when formally charging individuals, and courts confirm defendant understanding before accepting guilty pleas and at sentencing.

• Establishes procedures for individuals to petition the Office of Administrative Hearings for orders of limited relief (after sentencing) or certificates of restoration of rights (five years after conviction) to relieve collateral sanctions related to employment, education, housing, benefits, and occupational licensing.

• Repeals the entire chapter 609B (sections 609B.050-609B.725) regarding collateral consequences and replaces it with the uniform act framework; effective January 1, 2015, with certain provisions effective July 1, 2016.