Bill > HF2098

This bill creates a new section in the Iowa Code that establishes a specific offense for an assault committed by a person against whom a protective order has been issued. The key provisions are: 1. It defines a "protective order" as an order issued by an Iowa court under Chapter 236 (domestic abuse) or Chapter 664A (no-contact orders), or a similar order issued by another state. 2. It defines "assault" as any offense under Sections 708.1 (assault) or 708.2A (domestic abuse assault). 3. It makes it a Class "D" felony for a person subject to a protective order to commit an assault against a person protected by the same order, if the order is in effect at the time of the assault. 4. It specifies that this offense is a separate and distinct violation from any other offense under the assault or no-contact order chapters. The bill is effective July 1, 2024.

Judiciary (House)

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=90&ba=HF2098