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

HF 630: Relating to human trafficking and providing penalties

Signed into law

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

Can’t be estimated

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…

Senate subcommittee · named March 14, 2023

Sen. Brad Zaun (R)
Sen. Lynn Evans (R) · lynn.evans@legis.iowa.gov
Sen. Izaah Knox (D) · izaah.knox@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

March 6, 2023Filed in the House
March 8, 2023Cost estimate (fiscal note) posted
March 9, 2023Passed the House, 96–0
March 13, 2023Arrived in the Senate
March 14, 2023Senate subcommittee named: Zaun, Evans and Knox
March 21, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it
March 29, 2023Approved by the Senate committee
April 25, 2023Passed the Senate, 49–0
May 9, 2023Sent to the Governor
May 10, 2023Cost estimate (fiscal note) posted
May 16, 2023Signed into law