Iowa SSB3089 enhances victim protections by updating rights and responsibilities for victim counselors, sex offenders, and victims of sexual assault.

Iowa SSB3089 amends provisions related to victim counselors, protective orders, sex offender registration, and rights of sexual abuse victims. It ensures victim counselors cannot be compelled to produce confidential information unless specific conditions are met. Sex offenders must register in person with local sheriffs and notify them of changes in residence, employment, or student status. Victims of sexual assault have rights to be informed about their examination kits and to request the presence of a victim counselor during related proceedings.

Iowa SSB3089 enhances victim protections by updating rights and responsibilities for victim counselors, sex offenders, and victims of sexual assault.

Iowa SSB3089 amends provisions related to victim counselors, protective orders, sex offender registration, and rights of sexual abuse victims. It ensures victim counselors cannot be compelled to produce confidential information unless specific conditions are met. Sex offenders must register in person with local sheriffs and notify them of changes in residence, employment, or student status. Victims of sexual assault have rights to be informed about their examination kits and to request the presence of a victim counselor during related proceedings.