A bill for an act relating to sexual abuse evidence collection kits.

House File 356 (HF356) was a bill introduced in the Iowa House of Representatives on February 12, 2025, by Representative Sean Bagniewski. The bill aimed to address issues related to sexual abuse evidence collection kits. After its introduction, HF356 was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. However, the bill did not progress further and ultimately died in committee, meaning it did not become law.

Given that HF356 did not advance beyond the committee stage, there was limited media coverage. Supporters of the bill likely appreciated its intent to improve the handling and processing of sexual abuse evidence collection kits, viewing it as a step toward enhancing justice for survivors of sexual assault.

Due to the bill's stagnation in committee, specific criticisms were not widely reported. However, opponents might have raised concerns about potential costs, implementation challenges, or the necessity of new legislation if existing procedures were deemed sufficient.