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HF 2597Died when the session ended · February 19, 2024

Relating to the revocation or suspension of a law enforcement officer’s certification or a reserve peace officer’s certification

Sponsored by the House Public Safety Committee

Topics:State governmentPublic safety & emergencies

Same legislation: HF 2413

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedFebruary 8, 2024
  2. Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 12, 2024
  3. Done: House committeeFebruary 15, 2024
  4. Stopped: Passes the HouseDied when the General Assembly ended
  5. Next: Senate committee
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. 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 Law enforcement officers and reserve officers would lose their official certification if they are convicted of driving under the influence a second time. This rule applies to any second or later conviction that happens after July 1, 2024. The loss of certification happens regardless of whether the person is currently working for a police agency.1

Read the official explanation

This bill relates to the revocation or suspension of a law enforcement officer’s certification or a reserve peace officer’s certification.08 or more, or while any amount of a controlled substance was present in the officer, as measured in the officer’s blood or urine. The second or subsequent conviction must occur after July 1, 2024, for the officer to be decertified, regardless of whether the currently certified officer is currently employed by a law enforcement agency, and regardless of whether the currently certified officer was employed at the time of the violation or conviction.

Full bill text2

Iowa Code it changes

Amends§80B.13A

How the Code works3

Lobbying

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