SSB 1069: SSB 1069

What it does

This bill relates to restitution for the death of a victim. _____ committed by the offender caused the death of another person, the court shall order the offender to pay at least $150,000 in restitution to the victim’s estate or to the victim’s heirs at law. The bill provides that in all criminal cases in which the offender is convicted of a felony in which the act or acts committed by the offender caused the death of another person, the court may order the offender to pay at least $150,000 in restitution to the victim’s estate or to the victim’s heirs at law dependent on whether the victim died with or without a will.

Senate subcommittee · named January 23, 2023

• Sen. Brad Zaun (R)
• Sen. Nate Boulton (D)
• Sen. Lynn Evans (R) · lynn.evans@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 5 for, 1 against

For: Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence; Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault; Iowa State Bar Association; League of Women Voters of Iowa; Network Against Human Trafficking

Against: Iowa County Attorneys Association

In plain words

1. January 23, 2023Filed in the Senate and sent to the Judiciary committee
2. January 23, 2023Senate subcommittee named: Zaun, Boulton and Evans
3. February 9, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
4. March 6, 2023Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 522