DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – A Senate panel has approved a bill that would establish a commission to study housing of elderly people who are sexually aggressive or combative. Members of a human resources subcommittee discussed the bill Thursday (today). It now moves to a full committee for consideration.

The commission would explore different factors for housing such people. Among the issues are costs and whether a new facility should be built. The commission would be expected to present a report on its findings by the end of the year.

Several groups expressed support for the bill but also made suggestions for the study, including having a complete count of the intended population. Democratic Sen. Liz Mathis, who heads the human resources committee, says the bill will likely be amended as it moves forward.