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

HSB 42: Relating to discovery and postconviction procedure

Died when the session ended · The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.

What it does

This bill relates to discovery and postconviction procedure. The bill provides limitations on discovery and procedure applicable to a claim for postconviction relief, notwithstanding any other statute, rule, or law. No discovery may be conducted unless and until permitted by order of the court consistent with the limitations of the bill or by prior agreement of the parties. A discovery request must be accompanied by a statement identifying the information sought and the manner in which the proposed discovery is to be conducted.

Sponsors

Not listed

Cost

See the fiscal note

0 million per year as shown in Figure 1.

House subcommittee · named January 21, 2025

  • Rep. Judd Lawler (R) · judd.lawler@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Brian Meyer (D) · brian.meyer@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Charley Thomson (R) · charley.thomson@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 4 for, 4 against

For: Iowa Attorney General Dept. of Justice; Iowa County Attorneys Association; Iowa Organization for Victim Assistance; Soaring Hearts

Against: American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa (ACLU-IA); Innocence Project; Iowa Association for Justice; Reforging Families

In plain words

  1. January 21, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee
  2. January 21, 2025House subcommittee named: Lawler, Meyer, B., Thomson and C
  3. January 29, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it

From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/91/HSB42