Bill > SJR9

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Iowa State Constitution that would allow for limitations on an accused person's right to confront certain witnesses in legal proceedings. Specifically, the amendment would permit laws to restrict the confrontation of witnesses who are children under 18 years old or witnesses with mental illnesses, intellectual disabilities, or other developmental disabilities. This proposed constitutional change aims to provide additional protections for vulnerable witnesses during legal proceedings by creating an exception to the traditional confrontation rights. The resolution requires referral to the next general assembly and must be published for three months prior to the next general election. If approved through this process, it would add a new section (Section 10A) to Article I of the Iowa Constitution, modifying existing constitutional rights related to witness confrontation in criminal and legal proceedings.

Judiciary (Senate)

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SJR9