Iowa HSB570 enhances victim protections, including rights for sexual abuse victims, sex offender registration, and mental competency evaluations.

Iowa HSB570 amends various sections of the Iowa Code to strengthen protections for crime victims. It mandates that sex offenders register with local sheriffs within three business days of changes in residence, employment, or student status. The bill also requires law enforcement agencies to notify victims in writing at least 60 days before disposing of sexual assault examination kits, allowing victims to request further preservation.

Iowa HSB570 enhances victim protections, including rights for sexual abuse victims, sex offender registration, and mental competency evaluations.

Iowa HSB570 amends various sections of the Iowa Code to strengthen protections for crime victims. It mandates that sex offenders register with local sheriffs within three business days of changes in residence, employment, or student status. The bill also requires law enforcement agencies to notify victims in writing at least 60 days before disposing of sexual assault examination kits, allowing victims to request further preservation.