Relating to the law enforcement academy, including military veterans with active duty military police experience and former federal law enforcement officers

Sponsored by the House Public Safety Committee, Rep. Jason Gearhart (R)

Topics:Public safety & emergencies Veterans & military

Same legislation: HF 539

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Done: IntroducedFebruary 20, 2025
Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 25, 2025
Done: House committeeMarch 5, 2025
Done: Passes the HouseMarch 24, 202595–0
Done: Senate committeeApril 3, 2025
Done: Passes the SenateApril 15, 202547–0
Done: To the GovernorMay 19, 2025
Done: Signed into lawMay 27, 2025

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Amendments · 3

2 adopted · 0 failed · 1 never voted on. Newest first.

H-1232 · filed April 16, 2025 by
AI summary This amendment changes the bill to focus on a reciprocity program instead of lateral transfers and adds specific requirements for federal law enforcement officers to qualify. It requires applicants for the short course of study to prove they completed a two-year or four-year police science or criminal justice program at an approved Iowa institution. Additionally, it directs the council to create guidelines for evaluating military training and to publish an annual report on the number of veterans and federal officers certified through the program.
Never voted on
S-3090 · filed April 9, 2025 by Sen. Cherielynn Westrich (R)
AI summary This amendment changes the bill to focus on a reciprocity program instead of lateral transfers and adds specific requirements for federal law enforcement officers to qualify. It requires applicants to have served as federal officers for at least four years within the last three years and to have completed training that meets or exceeds academy standards. Additionally, it directs the council to create guidelines for evaluating military police training and to publish an annual report on the number of veterans and federal officers certified through this program.
Adopted
April 15, 2025
H-1151 · filed March 21, 2025 by
AI summary This amendment adds a requirement that military veterans must have primarily served in a law enforcement role. It also requires that their relevant training and service must have occurred within three years of when they apply for a lateral transfer. Finally, it changes the requirement from a one-week orientation to a general orientation.
Adopted
March 24, 2025