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IA HF2282
IA HF2282A bill for an act relating to spousal privilege and confidential communication between spouses.(Formerly HSB 528.)
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Introduced
02/04/2022
02/04/2022
In Committee
02/24/2022
02/24/2022
Crossed Over
02/23/2022
02/23/2022
Passed
Dead
05/24/2022
05/24/2022
Introduced Session
89th General Assembly
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to spousal privilege and confidential communication between spouses.(Formerly HSB 528.)
AI Summary
This bill amends the Iowa Code to update the language around spousal privilege and confidential communication between spouses. It removes the gendered terms "husband" and "wife" and replaces them with the gender-neutral term "spouse." The bill also creates exceptions to the spousal privilege, allowing a spouse to testify about threats against the other spouse or a third party, communications that have been revealed to a third party, and in proceedings where one spouse is charged with an offense against the other. Additionally, the bill clarifies that in certain prosecutions, spouses are competent witnesses for the state and may testify to relevant acts or communications between them.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary (House)
Last Action
Subcommittee: Garrett, Boulton, and Schultz. S.J. 401. (on 02/24/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=89&ba=HF2282 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/89/attachments/HF2282.html |
| Bill | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/89/HF2282.pdf |
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