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Iowa House Bill HF2372

Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF2372

Introduced
2/8/24  
Introduced
2/8/24  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to correctional impact statements regarding minorities who are juveniles.

Impact

If enacted, HF2372 would require the Legislative Services Agency to develop a specific protocol for analyzing legislation's impact on minority juveniles, thus promoting a more informed approach to lawmaking that takes into account the potentially disproportionate effects of criminal justice policies on these groups. This could lead to legislative discussions that more thoroughly consider social equity and justice reform, enhancing protections for at-risk populations within the juvenile justice system.

Summary

House File 2372, introduced by Representative Andrews, aims to enhance the understanding of the correctional impact of legislation, particularly as it pertains to juveniles who are minorities. The bill mandates that any proposed legislation which could create or significantly modify public offenses—including changes to penalties, sentencing, parole, or probation—must be accompanied by a correctional impact statement. This statement is to include relevant data regarding how the changes may affect the juvenile minority population specifically.

Contention

The bill might face contention regarding its potential implications on existing legislative processes. Some legislators may argue that attaching correctional impact statements could slow down the passage of necessary laws by introducing additional bureaucratic steps. Others may view it as an essential move towards accountability, emphasizing the need to gauge how laws may adversely influence already marginalized communities. The political dynamics surrounding criminal justice reform could impact the bill's support and reception in both the House and Senate.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IA HF194

A bill for an act providing for minority impact statements to be attached to appropriations bills and including effective date provisions.

IA HF491

A bill for an act relating to the preparation of life impact statements.

IA HF756

A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the department of management, making appropriations, and including applicability provisions.(Formerly HSB 72; See HF 1028.)

IA HSB72

A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the department of management, making appropriations, and including applicability provisions.(See HF 756, HF 1028.)

IA SSB1083

A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the department of management, making appropriations, and including applicability provisions.(See SF 307, SF 630.)

IA HF1028

A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the department of management, making appropriations, and including applicability provisions. (Formerly HF 756, HSB 72.)

IA HF2106

A bill for an act providing for a regulatory relief program.

IA SF307

A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the department of management, making appropriations, and including applicability provisions.(Formerly SSB 1083; See SF 630.)

IA HF85

A bill for an act providing for a regulatory relief program.

IA HSB159

A bill for an act relating to nonsubstantive Code corrections, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(See HF 567.)

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.