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Allowing the use of a pretrial risk assessment for certain bailable defendants
Sponsored by Rep. Jerome Amos Jr. (D), Rep. Timi M. Brown-Powers (D), Rep. Ken Croken (D), Rep. Monica Kurth (D), Rep. Mary Lee Madison (D), Rep. Angel Ramirez (D), Rep. Elizabeth Wilson (D)
Topics:Public safety & emergencies
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 30, 2026
- Stopped: SubcommitteeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: House committeeFunnel: by February 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
This bill allows the court to use a pretrial risk assessment if a bailable defendant is charged with any offense involving an allegation that the defendant’s release may endanger the safety of another person. If the court determines a risk assessment should be performed, a judicial district department of correctional services will perform the risk assessment using a validated risk assessment developed by the board of parole and approved by the department of corrections. The court shall consider the results of the risk assessment, along with other factors, in determining whether to release the defendant.
From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text
Iowa Code it changes
Creates§811.2A
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