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

HSB 634: HSB 634

Became HF 2560 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

This bill relates to criminal asset forfeiture. Asset forfeiture is a process by which contraband and proceeds or instrumentalities related to criminal activity may be seized by the state and sold. Under current law, asset forfeiture is governed by Code chapter 809A. The bill repeals Code chapter 809A and replaces it with new Code chapter 809B. Currently under Code chapter 809A, a conviction for a criminal offense is not required for an asset to be subject to forfeiture for property valued at $5,000 and less, and forfeiture need not be expressly authorized as a penalty in the criminal statute.

Cost

See the fiscal note

House File 2560 will likely have a fiscal impact on all agencies that dispose of forfeiture property or retain a portion of the proceeds from forfeitures, such as the DOJ, the DPS, local law enforcement, and county attorneys. The extent of the fiscal impact to…

House subcommittee · named January 30, 2024

Rep. Phil Thompson (R)
Rep. Bill Gustoff (R) · bill.gustoff@legis.iowa.gov
Rep. Rick L. Olson (D) · rick.olson@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 6 for, 3 against

For: American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa (ACLU-IA); Americans For Prosperity; Institute for Justice; Iowa Association for Justice; Iowa Firearms Coalition, Inc.; League of Women Voters of Iowa

Against: City of Des Moines; Iowa County Attorneys Association; Iowa Police Chief Association (FKA Iowa Police Executive Forum)

In plain words

January 30, 2024Filed in the House and sent to the Public Safety committee
January 30, 2024House subcommittee named: Thompson, P., Gustoff and Olson
February 12, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it
February 14, 2024Approved by the House committee
February 15, 2024Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2560