A bill for an act relating to the recording and redistribution of board of parole interview proceedings, and providing penalties.

SF 409 prohibits recording or redistributing electronic board of parole interview proceedings in Iowa. It directly affects parole boards, the Department of Corrections, and individuals participating in parole interviews, requiring the Department to make inmates available for interviews and banning any recording or online sharing of electronic interviews. Violating this prohibition is a serious misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a $430-$2,560 fine. The bill does not alter interview scheduling or in-person interview rules, focusing solely on electronic interview recording and distribution.