HF 649: Relating to human trafficking including services and prostitution, and making penalties applicable

What it does

This bill relates to human trafficking and the definition of services. The bill provides that “services” means performing activities under the supervision of or for the benefit of an actor, including commercial sexual activity and sexually explicit performances. Currently, the definition of “services” requires an ongoing relationship between the person and the actor.

Senate subcommittee · named March 26, 2025

• Sen. Scott Webster (R) · scott.webster@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Julian B. Garrett (R)
• Sen. Janet Petersen (D) · janet.petersen@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 9 for, 0 against

For: American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa (ACLU-IA); Iowa County Attorneys Association; Iowa Minuteman Civil Defense Corps; Iowa Organization for Victim Assistance; Iowa State Bar Association; Network Against Human Trafficking; Soaring Hearts; The Family Leader; The Family Leader Foundation

In plain words

1. February 17, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee · as HSB 189
2. February 17, 2025House subcommittee named: Thompson, M., Fett and Wilburn · as HSB 189
3. February 20, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it · as HSB 189
4. February 25, 2025Approved by the House committee · as HSB 189
5. February 25, 2025Committee vote: 21–0 · as HSB 189
6. February 28, 2025Filed in the House
7. February 28, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 649 · as HSB 189
8. March 19, 2025Cost estimate (fiscal note) posted
9. March 20, 2025Passed the House, 89–0
10. March 24, 2025Arrived in the Senate
11. March 26, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Webster, Garrett and Petersen
12. March 26, 2025Cost estimate (fiscal note) posted
13. March 31, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
14. April 3, 2025Approved by the Senate committee
15. April 23, 2025Passed the Senate, 48–0
16. May 19, 2025Sent to the Governor
17. May 19, 2025Signed into law