HF 2460 Iowa House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to human trafficking including parole and work release and victim counselors, and guardian ad litem appointments for prosecuting witnesses with mental disabilities.

This bill updates laws regarding human trafficking to improve support for victims and witnesses. It allows parole and work release for certain offenders and ensures victim counselors are available to assist those affected. Additionally, the legislation requires the appointment of guardians ad litem for prosecuting witnesses who have mental disabilities to help protect their rights during legal proceedings. These changes aim to strengthen the legal response to trafficking while providing better resources for vulnerable individuals involved in the case.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2024
Senate Passage
Apr 2024
Signed into Law
May 2024
Introduced Feb 12, 2024 Signed May 17, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Apr 19, 2024 · House Mar 6, 2024

How they voted

440
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 48
Apr 19, 2024
D Democratic16
14 Yea 2
87% Yea
R Republican32
30 Yea 2
93% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
20
Key actions
4
Committee
0
Amendments
3
May 17, 2024
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 19, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate, yeas 46, nays 0.
upper
Mar 6, 2024
Lower · Passed
Passed House, yeas 91, nays 3.
lower
Mar 6, 2024
Lower · Passed
Amendment H-8118 adopted.
lower
Mar 4, 2024
Introduced
Amendment H-8118 filed.
lower
Feb 28, 2024
Introduced
Amendment H-8084 filed.
lower
Feb 12, 2024
Introduced
Introduced, placed on calendar.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.