The proposed Joint Resolution seeks to amend the Constitution of the State of Iowa by adding a new section, Sec. 10A, which addresses the rights of an accused individual in legal proceedings involving children and certain vulnerable witnesses. Specifically, the amendment stipulates that to protect children under the age of eighteen and witnesses with mental illnesses, intellectual disabilities, or other developmental disabilities, the right of an accused to confront these witnesses may be limited by law.

If adopted, this amendment would be published and referred to the next general assembly for further consideration before being submitted to the electorate for ratification. The resolution emphasizes the importance of safeguarding the well-being of vulnerable witnesses while balancing the rights of the accused in legal contexts.