The bill establishes a study committee within the judicial branch to evaluate and propose reforms to the court debt system in Iowa. The committee's primary objectives are to simplify the statutory framework, reduce errors, lessen administrative burdens, enhance efficiencies, and ensure accurate distribution of court debt. Importantly, the committee will not address the substantive amounts of court debt assessed or the distribution to recipients. The committee will be chaired by the state court administrator or their designee and will include a diverse membership comprising state officials, such as the governor and various department directors, as well as four legislative members appointed by leaders from both the Senate and House of Representatives.

The study committee is tasked with submitting its recommendations for statutory reform in the form of a proposed legislative bill to the chairpersons of the Senate and House judiciary committees by November 1, 2025. This initiative aims to improve the administration of the assessment, payment, collection, and distribution processes related to court debt, ultimately leading to a more efficient and effective system.