A bill for an act relating to court-ordered substance use disorder evaluations for persons convicted of operating while intoxicated.

HF 2346 modifies Iowa law regarding substance use disorder evaluations for individuals convicted of operating while intoxicated (OWI). The bill removes the current requirement that these evaluations must occur "prior to sentencing," changing the timing of when the evaluation must be completed. This directly affects OWI offenders who would no longer need to undergo the evaluation before their sentencing hearing. The key change is solely procedural, altering the sequence of court processes without changing the requirement for the evaluation itself or its cost. The bill was introduced on February 9, 2026, and is pending further legislative action.