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Iowa House Bill HSB289

Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HSB289

Introduced
3/4/25  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to the Iowa law enforcement academy council including the revocation or suspension of certifications of law enforcement officers and reserve peace officers, and administrative investigations under the peace officer, public safety, and emergency personnel bill of rights, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.

Impact

One significant change brought about by HSB289 is the expansion of oversight by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Council. The council will now have the authority to order remedial training for officers who fail to meet minimum training requirements or who are implicated in serious misconduct. Additionally, it establishes a formal framework for investigating complaints against law enforcement agencies, promoting transparency and accountability. These provisions aim to rebuild public trust in law enforcement and ensure that officers uphold ethical standards.

Summary

House Study Bill 289 (HSB289) pertains to the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Council, focusing on the revocation or suspension of certifications for law enforcement officers and reserve peace officers. It introduces strict criteria under which certifications may be revoked or suspended, such as false testimony, moral turpitude convictions, and use of excessive force. The bill aims to enhance accountability among law enforcement personnel while ensuring that disciplinary actions follow due process as outlined in existing laws.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HSB289 revolve around the balance between discipline and protection of officers' rights. Critics argue that the bill might create an environment where officers feel overly scrutinized and fear repercussions for their conduct, potentially deterring individuals from pursuing law enforcement careers. Conversely, proponents emphasize the need for tougher standards and rigorous investigation procedures to prevent misconduct and accountability failures. The dialogue indicates a broader discussion about reforming law enforcement practices in light of recent societal calls for justice and transparency.

Latest IA HSB289 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IA HSB709

A bill for an act relating to law enforcement officers and reserve peace officers, including the revocation or suspension of certification by the Iowa law enforcement academy council, administrative investigations under the peace officer, public safety, and emergency personnel bill of rights, and communications in professional confidence, and including effective date provisions.

IA SF267

A bill for an act relating to the Iowa law enforcement academy council including the revocation or suspension of certifications of law enforcement officers and reserve peace officers, and administrative investigations under the peace officer, public safety, and emergency personnel bill of rights.

IA HSB738

A bill for an act relating to law enforcement, including the enforcement of state, local, and municipal laws at regents institutions, personal injury or illness of a peace officer employed by a regents institution, the revocation or suspension of a law enforcement officer's or reserve peace officer's certification, administrative investigations under the peace officer, public safety, and emergency personnel bill of rights, and communications in professional confidence.

IA HF2413

A bill for an act relating to the revocation or suspension of a law enforcement officer's certification or a reserve peace officer's certification.(See HF 2597.)

IA HF2597

A bill for an act relating to the revocation or suspension of a law enforcement officer's certification or a reserve peace officer's certification.(Formerly HF 2413.)

IA SSB3018

A bill for an act relating to the revocation or suspension of the certification of a law enforcement officer.

IA HSB550

A bill for an act relating to the revocation or suspension of the certification of a law enforcement officer.(See HF 2559.)

IA HF2559

A bill for an act relating to the revocation or suspension of the certification of a law enforcement officer.(Formerly HSB 550.)

IA HF727

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the justice system, including by providing for payments associated with indigent defense and representation, the funding of activities relating to consumer fraud and antitrust, a corrections capital reinvestment fund, an Iowa law enforcement academy study, a human trafficking study, and the funding of peace officer retirement, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(Formerly HSB 251.)

IA HSB188

A bill for an act relating to the rights of peace officers and public safety and emergency personnel, Brady-Giglio list policy, and confidential information, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 631.)

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A bill for an act relating to law enforcement, including the enforcement of state, local, and municipal laws at regents institutions, personal injury or illness of a peace officer employed by a regents institution, the revocation or suspension of a law enforcement officer's or reserve peace officer's certification, administrative investigations under the peace officer, public safety, and emergency personnel bill of rights, and communications in professional confidence.

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CA AB1947

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CA AB2946

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CA SB306

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IA SF362

A bill for an act relating to administrative investigations under the peace officer, public safety, and emergency personnel bill of rights, civil service disciplinary hearings and appeals, and communications in professional confidence, and including effective date provisions.

IA HSB201

A bill for an act relating to administrative investigations under the peace officer, public safety, and emergency personnel bill of rights, civil service disciplinary hearings and appeals, and communications in professional confidence, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 921.)

IA HF921

A bill for an act relating to administrative investigations under the peace officer, public safety, and emergency personnel bill of rights, civil service disciplinary hearings and appeals, and communications in professional confidence, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 201.)