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 constitutional amendment proposal (SSB 1057/SJR 9) would allow Iowa laws to limit an accused person’s right to confront certain witnesses in court. It specifically targets cases involving children under 18 or witnesses with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, or developmental disabilities, enabling future laws to restrict this confrontation to protect those vulnerable individuals. If adopted, the amendment would require approval by the next Iowa General Assembly and voter ratification before taking effect. The bill itself does not create new rules but would authorize future legislation to implement such limitations.