Iowa 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

SF 310 — A bill for an act providing limited immunity from certain criminal offenses and prohibiting certain disciplinary sanctions for persons under twenty-one years of age who report, seek, or require emergency assistance for alcohol overdoses or protection from certain crimes, and modifying penalties.

Last action — Subcommittee: Nunn, R. Taylor, and Whiting.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. Died in session

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill provides immunity from certain charges for individuals under 21 who seek emergency help for alcohol-related issues.

This bill allows people under 21 years old to report alcohol overdoses or seek help as victims of certain crimes without facing criminal charges. It also prevents disciplinary penalties from educational institutions for such individuals under these circumstances.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means that young workers can seek help in emergencies without fearing criminal charges.
  • Families: Families can feel more secure knowing their underage family members won't face prosecution for seeking help in emergencies.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill provides immunity to individuals under twenty-one years of age from certain criminal charges and disciplinary actions when seeking emergency assistance for alcohol-related incidents or certain crimes.

  • Section 123.46

    A person shall not be charged or prosecuted for a violation of this section if the person is immune from charge or prosecution pursuant to section 701.12.

    This new immunity provision protects individuals from charges under this section if they meet conditions outlined in section 701.12.

  • Section 123.47

    A person shall not be charged or prosecuted for a violation of subsection 3 or 4 if the person is immune from charge or prosecution pursuant to section 701.12.

    This change ensures that individuals cannot be prosecuted for specific violations if they qualify for immunity under section 701.12.

  • Section 123.47B

    If a person under the age of eighteen is discovered consuming or to be in possession of alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer, but the person is immune from prosecution under section 701.12, a peace officer shall make a reasonable effort to identify the person and notify a juvenile court officer of such person’s consumption or possession.

    This provision adds a requirement for peace officers to notify juvenile court officers if an underage individual is found in possession of alcohol but has immunity.

  • Section 262.9

    Prohibit an institution of higher education under its control from imposing any of the following disciplinary sanctions against a student for possession or consumption of alcohol if the student is immune from charge or prosecution pursuant to section 701.12:

    This change prevents universities from penalizing students for alcohol-related offenses if those students qualify for immunity.

  • Section 321.216B

    A person shall not be charged or prosecuted for a violation of this section if the person is immune from charge or prosecution pursuant to section 701.12.

    This immunity provision prevents prosecution of individuals under twenty-one for using a fake ID to obtain alcohol if they meet the criteria for immunity.

  • Section 321.284

    A person shall not be charged or prosecuted for a violation of this section if the person is immune from charge or prosecution pursuant to section 701.12.

    Individuals cannot be prosecuted for specific driving offenses if they qualify for immunity outlined in section 701.12.

  • Section 321.284A

    A person shall not be charged or prosecuted for a violation of this section if the person is immune from charge or prosecution pursuant to section 701.12.

    This ensures that individuals under twenty-one are protected from charges related to open container laws if they qualify for immunity.

  • NEW SECTION

    A person under the age of twenty-one years shall not be charged or prosecuted for the violation of any of the following offenses if the evidence for the charge was obtained as a result of the person in good faith seeking emergency medical assistance for the person or another person due to an alcohol overdose or because the person or other person is a victim of a crime prohibited by chapter 708, 709, or 710A:

    This section establishes new immunity provisions specifically for individuals under twenty-one who seek emergency assistance.

Action History

  1. Subcommittee: Nunn, R. Taylor, and Whiting.

  2. Introduced, referred to Judiciary.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (149)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SF 310?
SF 310 is sponsored by Zach Wahls (Democrat).
What is the current status of SF 310?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SF 310?
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