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.

This bill proposes amending Iowa's state constitution to allow laws that may limit an accused person's right to directly confront certain witnesses in court. It specifically targets protection for children under 18 and witnesses with mental illness, intellectual disability, or other developmental disabilities. The amendment would enable lawmakers to create legal procedures - such as allowing testimony via video or prior statements - to reduce trauma for these vulnerable witnesses during trials. If adopted, this change would require future legislation to define the specific circumstances where confrontation rights could be restricted. The resolution is currently moving through the legislative process after committee approval.