90th General Assembly · Iowa Funnel one-pager · Tuesday, November 10, 2026

HSB 17: HSB 17

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 it does

This bill relates to the use of video conferences in judicial proceedings and certified shorthand reporter audio and video recordings. The bill provides that upon motion of any party, an initial appearance or arraignment shall be conducted by video conference with the parties and other participants if appropriate technology is available. Upon motion of any party, a pretrial conference, scheduling conference, or any other noncontested judicial proceeding shall be conducted by video conference with the parties and other participants if appropriate technology is available, unless the court orders the proceeding to be held in person for good cause.

Cost

See the fiscal note

0 judicial specialist FTE positions to assist with scheduling, filing, and technology management of video conferencing. In addition, SF 2187 is estimated to reduce mileage and the need for mileage reimbursement to the State Public Defender’s Office. Senate Fil…

House subcommittee · named January 12, 2023

Rep. Brian K. Lohse (R) · brian.lohse@legis.iowa.gov
Rep. Lindsay James (D) · lindsay.james@legis.iowa.gov
Rep. Charley Thomson (R) · charley.thomson@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 4 for, 3 against

For: Iowa Association for Justice; Iowa Court Reporters Association; Iowa State Sheriffs' & Deputies' Association; State Public Defender's Office

Against: Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers; Iowa Judges Association; Iowa Judicial Branch - Supreme Court

In plain words

January 12, 2023Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee
January 12, 2023House subcommittee named: Lohse, James, Thomson and C
January 19, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it