91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

HSB 189: Relating to human trafficking and the definition of services

Became HF 649 · Its progress continues under the new number.

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.

Cost

See the fiscal note

The fiscal impact of HF 649 cannot be determined since it is not known how many additional convictions would result from the changes to the definitions under Iowa Code chapters 710A and 725. Figure 2 shows the average State cost per offense for a Class B, Clas…

House subcommittee · named February 17, 2025

Rep. Mark I. Thompson (R) · mark.thompson@legis.iowa.gov
Rep. Samantha Fett (R) · samantha.fett@legis.iowa.gov
Rep. Ross Wilburn (D) · ross.wilburn@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

February 17, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee
February 17, 2025House subcommittee named: Thompson, M., Fett and Wilburn
February 20, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
February 25, 2025Approved by the House committee
February 25, 2025Committee vote: 21–0
February 28, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 649