Relating to the ability of peace officers to file a petition for emergency protective orders on behalf of persons seeking relief from domestic abuse

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 19, 2024
2. –
   Skipped: SubcommitteeSkipped
3. ✓
   Done: House committeeMarch 4, 2024
4. ✓
   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 4, 202498–0
5. ✕
   Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on April 19, 2024. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill allows a peace officer to file a petition to receive a 72-hour emergency protective order on a person’s behalf if the person claims to be in present danger of domestic abuse and the person requests the peace officer to submit the petition.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

Senate subcommittee

Named March 5, 2024. On March 7, 2024 it recommended amendment and passage. [].

• Sen. J. Taylor
• Sen. Izaah Knox DEmail
• Sen. David D. Rowley REmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§236.6

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• HF 108 Relating to the ability of peace officers to file a petition for emergency protective orde…
  91st General Assembly · Renumbered as HF 523
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