HF 2174·IA·house
A bill for an act providing for a task force to address legal services for indigent parties.
Reported by CommitteeFiled Jan 27, 2026
Sponsor: LOHSE
Latest Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2572.
Feb 17, 2026
Summary
The bill orders the Iowa judicial branch to form a task force that will examine how free legal representation is provided to low‑income people in criminal, juvenile and child‑abuse cases. The group will recommend ways to fix gaps, handle conflicts of interest, secure funding and attract more qualified lawyers. It must submit an annual report to the governor and the General Assembly through 2030.
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