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HF 549 Iowa House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to the review of an officer-involved shooting case by a county attorney.

This bill establishes new requirements for county attorneys regarding the review of officer-involved shooting cases resulting in death or serious bodily injury. It mandates that county attorneys review evidence and then either issue a written opinion and charging decision, convene a grand jury, or refer the case to the attorney general. A written report detailing the review's results must be provided to the officer involved and their employing agency within 180 days of the county attorney receiving evidence. Furthermore, if a conflict of interest arises, the review must be referred to an independent prosecutor.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances police accountability by requiring county attorney review of officer-involved shootings, strengthening criminal justice oversight and due process.90% confidence
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Signed May 19, 2025
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What changed between versions

Enrolled → Enrolled with Governor's Action · 4 edits · May 19, 2025
MODERATE
This bill adds new requirements for county attorneys to review officer-involved shooting cases resulting in death or serious bodily injury. The changes establish a formal review process, set a timeline for reporting results, and provide options for handling conflicts of interest.
Scope change
The bill expands the scope of county attorney responsibilities to include mandatory reviews of officer-involved shooting cases involving death or serious bodily injury, which were not previously required.
REQUIREMENT

County attorneys must now review evidence and make written decisions or convene a grand jury in officer-involved shooting cases involving death or serious bodily injury.

TIMELINE

A written report detailing review results must be provided to the involved officer, their counsel, and their agency within 180 days of receiving evidence.

ENFORCEMENT

Cases presenting conflicts of interest must be referred to an independent county attorney, the attorney general, or a special prosecutor.

DEFINITION

The term 'officer' is defined to match the existing definition in section 801.4, subsection 11.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 23, 2025 · House Mar 12, 2025

How they voted

49–0
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 51
Apr 23, 2025
D Democratic16
15 Yea 1
93% Yea
R Republican35
34 Yea 1
97% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
17
Key actions
7
Committee
4
May 19, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate, yeas 48, nays 0.
upper
Apr 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report, recommending passage.
upper
Mar 25, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Mar 24, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 03/25/2025 3:00PM Room 217 Conference Room.
legislature
Mar 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Subcommittee: Webster, Blake, and Dickey.
upper
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed House, yeas 96, nays 0.
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, placed on calendar.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.