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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the right of an accused to confront children and other witnesses
Proposed by the Attorney General · all agency proposals
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 16, 2025
- Done: Approved in committeeFebruary 24, 2025
- Done: Passes the HouseApril 17, 2025
- Done: Passes the SenateMarch 19, 2025
- Stopped: Passes again next General AssemblyDid not pass
- Next: Voters decideOn the next general election ballot
Did not pass It didn’t pass both chambers before the General Assembly ended. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary If passed, this change to the state constitution would allow the law to limit a person's right to face certain witnesses in court. This rule would specifically apply to children and witnesses who have mental illnesses or disabilities.1
Read the official explanation
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the right of an accused to confront children and other witnesses. The resolution provides that in order to protect children under the age of and any witness with a mental illness, intellectual disability, or other developmental disability, the right of an accused to confront such witnesses may be limited by law. The resolution, if adopted, would be published and then referred to the next general assembly (92nd) for adoption, before being submitted to the electorate for ratification.
House subcommittee
Named January 16, 2025 (as HSB 35). On January 22, 2025 it recommended passage.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
1 written public comment to its subcommittee: January 22, 2025 (1) · on the Legislature’s site
Lobbying
22 for · 2 against · 4 undecided · Who →
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