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SF 2481 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the justice system.

This bill provides funding for the Iowa Department of Justice and the Department of Corrections for the fiscal year 2026-2027. It allocates money to support the Attorney General's office, victim assistance programs, legal services for low-income individuals, and cybersecurity improvements. The legislation also funds the operation of several state correctional facilities and requires the Department of Justice to report on non-state funding sources. Additionally, it directs the state to reimburse the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy for training instructors on human trafficking issues.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funding for justice and corrections departments, advancing the budget topic.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides funding for the Department of Justice, corrections, victim assistance, and legal services, directly strengthening the criminal justice system.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly allocates funding for cybersecurity improvements within the Department of Justice, directly strengthening technology security infrastructure.75% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 9, 2026 Last action May 2, 2026
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Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Amendments
2
May 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Amendment S-5247 adopted.
upper
May 1, 2026
Introduced
Amendment S-5247 filed.
upper
Apr 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee report, approving bill.
upper
Apr 9, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, placed on Appropriations calendar.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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