This 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 objective is to simplify the statutory framework governing the administration of court debt, aiming to reduce errors, lessen administrative burdens, enhance efficiency, and ensure accurate distribution of funds. Importantly, the committee will not address the substantive amounts of court debt assessed or the distribution amounts to recipients. The committee will be chaired by the state court administrator or their designee and will include a diverse membership comprising state officials, representatives from various associations, and four legislative members appointed by leaders from both the Senate and House of Representatives.

The bill mandates that the study committee submit its recommendations for statutory reform in the form of a proposed legislative bill to the chairpersons of the Senate and House standing committees on judiciary by November 1, 2025. This structured approach aims to ensure that the administration of court debt is more efficient and effective while maintaining the current assessment and distribution amounts.