A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the right of an accused to confront children and other witnesses.

HJR 9 is a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa. This proposed amendment would allow the state to create laws that limit an accused person's right to directly confront certain witnesses. Specifically, these limitations could apply to witnesses who are under 18 years old or who have a mental illness, intellectual disability, or other developmental disability. The aim is to provide protection for these vulnerable witnesses during legal proceedings.