New Iowa Law Expands Emergency Protective Order Access for Abuse Victims

Iowa AG Bird’s ‘victims’ rights’ bill signed into law

Three legislative priorities of Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, including her “victims’ rights” bill, were among the latest batch of bills signed into law Wednesday by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds.

New Iowa law expands emergency protective order access for abuse victims

A new law signed by Governor Kim Reynolds on Wednesday aims to better help officers assist victims of domestic abuse or assault.

Sweeping Victim Protection and Public Safety Reforms Headed to Iowa Law Books

Following a legislative session marked by high-stakes debates over taxes and landowner rights, Governor Kim Reynolds has officially signed three cornerstone pieces of Attorney General Brenna Bird’s 2026 legislative agenda into law. The new laws represent a multi-front effort to overhaul victim protection services, fortify the safety of the judicial and legislative branches, and bring the digital financial kiosk industry under state oversight in …