A bill for an act relating to the expungement of certain criminal history records of victims of human trafficking, and including penalties.

This bill allows victims of human trafficking in Iowa to petition courts to remove certain criminal records from public access. It directly affects individuals who committed offenses (like drug possession or prostitution) while being trafficked, enabling them to clear these records through a simplified court process. Key provisions include no filing fees, requiring only a sworn statement (with official victim documentation as evidence), and creating a presumption of trafficking victim status when documentation is provided. Serious crimes like homicide, sexual abuse, or kidnapping are excluded from this expungement. The bill was withdrawn in March 2025 and never became law.