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Iowa House Bill HF2304

Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF2304

Introduced
2/5/24  
Engrossed
2/27/24  
Introduced
2/5/24  
Refer
2/28/24  
Engrossed
2/27/24  

Caption

A bill for an act prohibiting quotas for traffic stops by peace officers.(Formerly HF 2010.)

Impact

The passage of HF2304 aims to enhance police accountability and ensure that law enforcement does not prioritize quantity over quality in traffic enforcement interactions. By eliminating quotas, the bill seeks to reduce the potential for racial profiling and unjust practices that may arise from officers feeling compelled to stop a certain number of vehicles to meet operational goals. The legislation represents a significant shift towards focusing on safety and justice rather than impersonal metrics.

Summary

House File 2304 is a legislative proposal that prohibits the imposition of quotas for traffic stops and citations by peace officers in the state of Iowa. This bill broadens the existing prohibition which specifically prevents political subdivisions or agencies from mandating the number of citations issued by peace officers. It extends this prohibition to include stopping persons for alleged traffic violations, thereby ensuring that peace officers are not pressured to meet a certain numerical target for traffic stops.

Contention

Discussions surrounding HF2304 highlight some notable points of contention. Supporters argue that the elimination of quotas protects citizens from unnecessary stops and fosters trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Conversely, some law enforcement agencies and proponents of traditional policing practices express concern that such prohibitions may hinder the enforcement of traffic laws, potentially leading to an increase in traffic violations and accidents. The balance between effective law enforcement and the rights of citizens remains a pivotal concern as this bill progresses.

Latest IA HF2304 Activity

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Companion Bills

IA HF2010

Similar To A bill for an act prohibiting quotas for traffic stops by peace officers.(See HF 2304.)

Previously Filed As

IA HF2010

A bill for an act prohibiting quotas for traffic stops by peace officers.(See HF 2304.)

IA HF71

A bill for an act prohibiting quotas for traffic stops by peace officers.

IA SF489

A bill for an act regulating the use of automated or remote systems for traffic law enforcement, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 1180; See SF 2408.)

IA SF2408

A bill for an act relating to automated traffic systems, including for traffic law enforcement and for capture of registration plate images, providing for the use of associated revenue for length of service award programs, making appropriations, providing penalties, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SF 489, SSB 1180.)

IA HF2595

A bill for an act relating to traffic violations and enforcement, including the use of an electronic device while driving and the use of automated or remote systems for traffic law enforcement, providing penalties, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 707.)

IA SF2337

A bill for an act relating to traffic violations and enforcement, including the use of an electronic device in a voice-activated or hands-free mode while driving and the use of automated or remote systems for traffic law enforcement, providing penalties, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 3016.)

IA HF2681

A bill for an act relating to automated traffic systems, including for traffic law enforcement and for capture of registration plate images, providing penalties, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 740.) Effective date: 05/17/2024, 07/01/2024.

IA HSB707

A bill for an act relating to traffic violations and enforcement, including the use of an electronic device while driving and the use of automated or remote systems for traffic law enforcement, providing penalties, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 2595.)

IA HF536

A bill for an act concerning penalties relating to drug paraphernalia and certain traffic offenses, providing penalties, and making penalties applicable. (Formerly HF 301.)

IA HF630

A bill for an act relating to human trafficking and providing penalties. (Formerly HF 406.) Effective date: 07/01/2023.

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