Relating to initial appearance minimum bond amounts for certain criminal offenses

Sponsored by the House Public Safety Committee

Topics:Courts & civil law Crime & corrections

Same legislation: HF 2038

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Where it is now

Done: IntroducedJanuary 11, 2024
Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 16, 2024
Done: House committeeFebruary 14, 2024
Stopped: Passes the HouseDied when the General Assembly ended
Next: Senate committee
Next: Passes the Senate
Next: To the Governor
Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The 2024 session adjourned on April 19, 2024, 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 People arrested for certain serious crimes, such as attempted murder or assault with a weapon, would face a minimum bond of at least $100,000. Judges would not be allowed to use standard bond schedules for these specific offenses or for forcible felonies. This change ensures that people charged with these violent crimes cannot be released on lower amounts of money.¹

Read the official explanation

This bill relates to initial appearance minimum bond amounts for certain criminal offenses.26.11).

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§804.21

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Lobbying

2 for · 3 against · 3 undecided · Who →

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90th General Assembly

HF 2038Renumbered HF 2555Cleared committeefrom HF 2038

Picked up later

HF 546Passed a chamber91st GA

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HF 546 Relating to initial appearance minimum bond amounts for certain criminal offenses
91st General Assembly · Passed House
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