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Relating to the establishment of a cold case investigation unit within the department of public safety
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 18, 2020
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 19, 2020
- Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2020 session adjourned on June 14, 2020, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Iowa will create a new team within the Department of Public Safety to look into old, unsolved crimes. This unit will focus on investigating murders and cases involving missing children or adults who are believed to be dead. At least two full-time agents will be hired to work on these cases after the original investigation has already been finished.1
Read the official explanation
This bill establishes a cold case investigation unit within the department of public safety. The bill provides that the commissioner of public safety may assign the cold case investigation unit to a division or bureau within the department. Under the bill, the cold case investigation unit shall, within the capabilities of the unit, conduct criminal investigations after an initial criminal investigation has been completed by the law enforcement agency conducting the initial criminal investigation. The bill specifies that the unit shall focus on investigations related to unsolved murders, missing children, and missing adults presumed to be deceased. The bill provides that the commissioner shall appoint at least two full-time agents to the cold case investigation unit, and the department of public safety shall adopt rules to administer the provisions of the bill.
House subcommittee
Named February 19, 2020. Meeting: Thursday, February 20 · 8:00 AM · House Lounge.
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