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Iowa House Bill HSB188

Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HSB188

Introduced
2/21/23  
Introduced
2/21/23  

Caption

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.)

Impact

The bill has considerable implications for state law as it governs the handling of clouded credibility surrounding peace officers. By ensuring that the Brady-Giglio list remains active, it reinforces the significance of maintaining records that can influence legal proceedings involving these officers. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that personnel files and medical records cannot be disclosed to the public, which could enhance privacy for law enforcement personnel but raises questions about transparency in cases of misconduct or other issues impacting public trust. This balance between officer privacy and public accountability is a focal point of discourse surrounding the bill.

Summary

House Study Bill 188 addresses significant issues related to the rights of peace officers and public safety personnel. The bill modifies existing legislation concerning the Brady-Giglio list, which is a compilation of officers with credibility issues that could affect their testimonies in court. By removing the scheduled repeal of the Brady-Giglio list provisions, HSB188 seeks to maintain the current policies and procedures by which prosecuting agencies manage these lists, thus ensuring greater accountability among law enforcement officials. This bill's primary focus is on transparency and accountability while also providing a layer of protection for the officers involved.

Contention

Notable points of contention include the bill's potential to shield officers with credibility issues from public scrutiny, which may lead to criticism from reform advocates who emphasize the need for transparency in law enforcement. Even though the bill aims to protect officers' rights, opponents may argue that it inadvertently hinders oversight efforts designed to maintain accountability within the police department. The law's stipulation on confidentiality around personnel files poses the risk of limiting the public's right to information regarding the conduct of law enforcement agencies, which may lead to debates within legislative discussions.

Latest IA HSB188 Activity

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Companion Bills

IA HF631

Replaced by 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. (Formerly HSB 188.) Effective date: 06/01/2023.

Previously Filed As

IA HF631

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. (Formerly HSB 188.) Effective date: 06/01/2023.

IA SF385

A bill for an act relating to a Brady-Giglio list maintained by a prosecuting agency, and confidential information, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 1137.)

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 SSB1137

A bill for an act relating to a Brady-Giglio list maintained by a prosecuting agency, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 385.)

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.)

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 HF2592

A bill for an act relating to the placement of a police officer on a Brady-Giglio list, including the right of a police officer to petition the court and the standard of proof required for actions regarding such placement. (Formerly HF 2295.) Effective date: 07/01/2024.

IA HF2295

A bill for an act relating to the placement of a police officer on a Brady-Giglio list, including the right of a police officer to petition the court and the standard of proof required for actions regarding such placement.(See HF 2592.)

IA HSB289

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.

IA SF2200

A bill for an act relating to the placement of a police officer on a Brady-Giglio list, including the right of a police officer to petition the court and the standard of proof required for actions regarding such placement.(See SF 2338.)

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