Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF556

Introduced
3/2/23  
Refer
5/4/23  
Introduced
3/2/23  

Caption

A bill for an act requiring vehicle identification information to be provided in a no-contact or protective order, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HF 178.)

Impact

The proposed legislation would significantly impact existing state laws concerning the issuance and enforcement of no-contact orders and protective orders in Iowa. By obligating individuals under such orders to submit detailed vehicle information to the clerk of court within a specified timeframe, the bill aims to streamline the process of tracking and enforcing these orders. Failure to comply with this requirement could lead to potential contempt of court charges, emphasizing the seriousness with which the state views compliance for protective measures.

Summary

House File 556 (HF556) aims to enhance the enforcement of protective orders and no-contact orders by requiring defendants or respondents to provide specific vehicle identification information. This bill mandates that a protective order include identification details of vehicles owned or operated by the defendant, including make, model, year, color, and license plate number. The intention behind this provision is to increase accountability and facilitate law enforcement's ability to monitor compliance with these orders.

Contention

Debate surrounding HF556 may arise from concerns about privacy rights and the implications of forcing individuals to provide personal vehicle information. Opponents might argue that such provisions could overreach, infringing upon the rights of defendants while potentially complicating legal proceedings. Furthermore, the enforcement mechanisms established under this bill—penalties for non-compliance—can be seen as a point of contention between advocates for victims’ rights and civil liberties organizations seeking to protect individual freedoms.

Companion Bills

IA HF178

Similar To A bill for an act requiring vehicle identification information to be provided in a no-contact or protective order, and making penalties applicable.(See HF 556.)

Previously Filed As

IA SF573

A bill for an act relating to motor vehicle glass repair, replacement, and insurance, making penalties applicable, and including applicability provisions. (Formerly SSB 1192.) Effective date: 07/01/2025. Applicability date: 07/01/2025.

IA HF2765

A bill for an act providing for the regulation of mining, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HF 2595, HSB 731.)

IA HF545

A bill for an act providing for the regulation of delivery network companies and drivers, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HF 7.)

IA SF2288

A bill for an act concerning speed-related driving violations, providing penalties, making penalties applicable, and including applicability provisions.(Formerly SF 2030.)

IA SF2088

A bill for an act relating to transportation, including the administration and regulation of matters associated with the operation, registration, and titling of motor vehicles and the Mississippi river parkway commission, making penalties applicable, and including applicability provisions. (Formerly SSB 3023.) Effective date: 07/01/2026. Applicability date: Conditional.

IA HF2268

A bill for an act relating to the administration and regulation of matters associated with the operation, registration, and titling of motor vehicles, making penalties applicable, and including applicability provisions.(Formerly HSB 512.)

IA HF526

A bill for an act providing for the direct shipment of beer, levying a barrel tax, providing fees, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HF 57.)

IA HF2767

A bill for an act providing for the sale and distribution of certain food, providing for fees, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HF 2444.)

IA HF706

A bill for an act relating to open meetings and open records, providing penalties, and making penalties applicable. (Formerly HF 416.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.

IA HF918

A bill for an act relating to motor vehicle financial liability coverage, providing penalties, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 172.)

Similar Bills

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