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flag Iowa Republicans propose a "three-strike" law: three serious crimes = 20-year no-parole sentence.

flag Iowa House Republicans introduced a "three-strike" bill on January 28, 2026, mandating a 20-year prison sentence without parole for those convicted of three serious offenses under a new point system, with each conviction contributing half a point. flag The legislation targets repeat offenders, includes stricter bail rules, and aims to improve judicial transparency. flag It does not apply retroactively and excludes certain offenses from the point system. flag Lawmakers say the measures enhance public safety, while critics warn of potential prison overcrowding.

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