A bill for an act relating to mandatory minimum sentences for certain criminal offenses, and making penalties applicable.

Summary

The bill changes Iowa’s sentencing rules so that people convicted of certain violent crimes, repeat felonies, drug offenses involving minors, child endangerment, or repeat domestic abuse must serve at least half of their court‑imposed sentence before becoming eligible for parole or work release. It replaces fixed‑time requirements (like a five‑year or ten‑year minimum) with a percentage‑based minimum and expands the offenses covered. The goal is to ensure longer incarceration for serious or repeat offenders.

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