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IA HF793
IA HF793A bill for an act relating to fire fighter training and certification. (Formerly HF 265.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.
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Introduced
03/05/2025
03/05/2025
In Committee
03/18/2025
03/18/2025
Crossed Over
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
Passed
05/06/2025
05/06/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/06/2025
05/06/2025
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
An Act relating to fire fighter training and certification.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Iowa Department of Public Safety to modify its rules for fire fighter training and certification by January 1, 2026, specifically establishing a prohibition on individuals who have been convicted of an adult crime that mandates registration on a sex offender registry. Under these new rules, such individuals will be ineligible to become certified fire fighters, serve as non-certified fire fighters, or work as volunteer fire fighters. The bill aims to enhance public safety by preventing individuals with serious sexual offense convictions from serving in fire fighter roles, which typically involve significant community trust and access to vulnerable populations. The provisions will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving the Department of Public Safety time to update its regulations and implement the new certification restrictions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Public Safety (H)
Last Action
Signed by Governor. H.J. 1091. (on 05/06/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF793 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGE/91/attachments/HF793.html |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGR/91/attachments/HF793.html |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF793.html |
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