Relating to the place of trial for certain criminal offenses

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 14, 2025
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 14, 2025
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   Done: Senate committeeJanuary 28, 2025
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   Done: Passes the SenateApril 8, 202548–0
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   Skipped: House committeeSkipped
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 13, 202595–0
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   Done: To the GovernorApril 17, 2025
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   Done: Signed into lawApril 18, 2025

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What’s in it

This bill relates to the place of trial for certain criminal offenses. The bill provides that if the county in which an offense was committed cannot be readily determined, trial of the offense shall be held in the county of residence of the victim. If there is no victim, the victim is not a resident of this state, or the residence of the victim cannot be established, trial shall be held in the county of residence of the person charged with the offense. If the victim is not a natural person, venue for trial of the offense is proper in any county where the victim has a physical presence. If there is more than one victim, trial may be held in any county in which a victim resides with the county of residence of a natural person taking priority over the county of residence of other victims.

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

Senate subcommittee

Named January 14, 2025 (as SSB 1001). On January 22, 2025 it recommended passage.

• Sen. Jeff Taylor REmail
• Sen. Herman C. Quirmbach DEmail
• Sen. David D. Rowley REmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§803.3

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