90th General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

HF 406: Relating to human trafficking and providing penalties

Became HF 630 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

This bill relates to human trafficking.2 ranging from an aggravated misdemeanor to a class “C” felony depending on the elements of the crime alleged and the age of the victim. Current law also allows for a deferred judgment or a deferred or suspended sentence for a person who commits a human trafficking crime.2. The penalties imposed range from a class “D” felony to a class “A” felony. The bill provides that a person who is sentenced for a human trafficking crime shall not be eligible for a deferred judgment or a deferred or suspended sentence.

Cost

See the fiscal note

The fiscal impact of HF 630 cannot be estimated due to the low number of convictions and admissions to DOC supervision for human trafficking. Table 2 below shows the average State cost per offense for a Class B felony, Class C felony, Class D felony, and aggra…

House subcommittee · named February 27, 2023

Rep. Zach Dieken (R) · zachary.dieken@legis.iowa.gov
Rep. Bill Gustoff (R) · bill.gustoff@legis.iowa.gov
Rep. Elinor A. Levin (D) · elinor.levin@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 9 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault; Iowa County Attorneys Association; Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition; Iowa Organization for Victim Assistance; Network Against Human Trafficking; Protect My Innocence; Soaring Hearts; The Family Leader; The Family Leader Foundation

In plain words

February 22, 2023Filed in the House and sent to the Public Safety committee
February 27, 2023House subcommittee named: Dieken, Gustoff and Levin
March 1, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it
March 2, 2023Approved by the House committee
March 6, 2023Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 630
March 9, 2023Withdrawn