Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the right of an accused to confront children and other witnesses

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 28, 2025
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   Done: Approved in committeeFebruary 26, 2025
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   Done: Passes the SenateMarch 19, 2025
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   Done: Passes the HouseApril 17, 2025
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   Now: Passes again next General AssemblyThe same wording, after an election
6. Next: Voters decideOn the next general election ballot

Passed both chambers A constitutional amendment must pass two General Assemblies in a row, then be approved by voters. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

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.

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 28, 2025 (as SSB 1057). On February 13, 2025 it recommended passage.

• Sen. Dan Dawson REmail
• Sen. Lynn Evans REmail
• Sen. Janet Petersen DEmail

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Where this legislation came from and where it went: earlier tries, the versions it moved through this Assembly, and later bills built on it.

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