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Senate debate highlights split over post‑conviction relief changes
Summary
Senate debate on Senate File 393 centered on a proposal opponents warned would limit post‑conviction relief (PCR) access for wrongfully convicted people, while supporters argued it would curb frivolous requests and protect victims; the transcript does not record a final floor tally for the measure.
Senate File 393 drew extended floor debate on the Senate about post‑conviction relief procedures and the tension between protecting victims and preserving avenues for wrongfully convicted people to seek review.
Opponents on the floor said the bill would roll back “fundamental legal protections” and make it harder for wrongfully convicted Iowans to obtain relief. One senator summarized concerns that the bill would reduce access to evidence and new…
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