Relating to the appointment of counsel by the court for an indigent person, and including effective date provisions

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 15, 2026
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 15, 2026
3. ✕
   Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
4. Next: Passes the House
5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

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

What’s in it

This bill relates to the appointment of counsel by the court for an indigent person. Current law provides that if no contract attorney is available for appointment by the court, the court may appoint a noncontract attorney. The bill provides that if the court determines that no contract attorney is available to represent the person, the court is required to appoint a noncontract attorney. The bill takes effect upon enactment.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

House subcommittee

Named January 15, 2026. Meeting: Wednesday, January 21 · 4:00 PM · House Lounge.

• Rep. Judd Lawler REmail
• Rep. Sean Bagniewski DEmail
• Rep. Charley Thomson REmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§815.10

Read from the bill as introduced. Each links to every bill touching that chapter of the Iowa Code. How the Code works