The bill amends various sections of the Iowa Code related to the administrative procedures for law enforcement officers, particularly concerning the revocation or suspension of their certification. Notably, it removes certain paragraphs from Section 80B.11 and Section 80B.13A, clarifying that finality in appeals includes exhaustion of all available actions, including civil service actions. It also specifies that grounds for revocation must be explicitly stated in the law, and any pending actions not meeting these criteria will be dismissed. Additionally, if an officer's certification is suspended, they will not need to reapply for reinstatement after the suspension period.

Furthermore, the bill enhances confidentiality protections for communications made during peer support interventions, ensuring that counselors cannot disclose information obtained during these sessions. It broadens the definition of "officer" to include various emergency service providers and updates the definition of "peer support counselor" to reflect those designated by law enforcement or emergency services agencies. The bill is effective immediately upon enactment, emphasizing its urgency and importance.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 80B.13A
Reprinted: 80B.11, 80B.13A, 622.10