90th General Assembly · Iowa Funnel one-pager · Tuesday, November 10, 2026
HSB 196: HSB 196
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 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.2. The penalties imposed range from a class “D” felony to a class “B” felony. _____ human trafficking is guilty of a class “C” felony, except that if the victim is under the age of 18, the person is guilty of a class “B” felony. If the offense involves causing or threatening to cause serious physical injury to another person, the person is guilty of a class “B” felony.
Sponsors
Not listed
Cost
No fiscal note
House subcommittee · named February 22, 2023
- Rep. Bill Gustoff (R) · bill.gustoff@legis.iowa.gov
- Rep. Rick L. Olson (D) · rick.olson@legis.iowa.gov
- Rep. Phil Thompson (R)
Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against
For: Iowa County Attorneys Association; Network Against Human Trafficking
In plain words
- February 22, 2023Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee
- February 22, 2023House subcommittee named: Gustoff, Olson, Thompson and P
- February 23, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it
From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Iowa Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Tuesday, November 10, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/90/HSB196