A bill for an act relating to a hope card program for plaintiffs granted certain orders in a domestic abuse proceeding, and providing penalties.

This bill creates a "Hope Card" program for domestic abuse victims in Iowa who have obtained court orders protecting them from abuse (either temporary orders under §236.4 or protective orders under §236.5). County clerks must issue these free cards within three business days of an order being granted, containing the victim’s and abuser’s names, case details, and order expiration dates. Cards remain valid for up to two years or until the court order expires, and may be digital or physical. Presenting a fake Hope Card as genuine is a simple misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail or a $855 fine.