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HF 2346Died when the session ended · February 9, 2026

Relating to court-ordered substance use disorder evaluations for persons convicted of operating while intoxicated

Sponsored by the House Judiciary (successor To Hf 464) Committee, Rep. Judd Lawler (R)

Topics:Courts & civil lawMental health & addiction

Same legislation: HF 464, HF 803

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Also covers HF 464 and HF 803.

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Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedFebruary 19, 2025
  2. Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 20, 2025
  3. Done: House committeeMarch 4, 2025
  4. Stopped: Passes the HouseDied when the General Assembly ended
  5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. 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

Under current law, a person who is convicted of operating while intoxicated must pay for and undergo a substance use disorder evaluation prior to sentencing. This bill strikes the requirement for the evaluation to occur prior to sentencing.

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

Amends§321J.2

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Lobbying

4 for · 1 against · 9 undecided · Who →

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Where this legislation came from and where it went: earlier tries, the versions it moved through this Assembly, and later bills built on it.

91st General Assembly

HF 464RenumberedHF 803Renumberedfrom HF 464HF 2346Cleared committeefrom HF 803

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