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89th General Assembly · Iowa Funnel one-pager · Tuesday, November 10, 2026

HSB 63: HSB 63

Became HF 198 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

This bill relates to assault involving a laser emitting a visible light beam.1. _____ light-emitting diode technology. A person who commits an assault is guilty of a simple misdemeanor, aggravated misdemeanor, serious misdemeanor, class “D” felony, or a class “C” felony depending upon the circumstances of the offense.

Sponsors

Not listed

Cost

See the fiscal note

House File 198 expands the definition of assault, and the fiscal impact cannot be estimated due to the lack of existing conviction data. Table 2 contains cost estimates for the average State cost per offense class type for one conviction. The cost estimate inc…

House subcommittee · named January 14, 2021

  • Rep. Gary Worthan (R)
  • Rep. Wes Breckenridge (D)
  • Rep. Cherielynn Westrich (R) · cherielynn.westrich@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Police Chief Association (FKA Iowa Police Executive Forum); Iowa Public Airports Association; Iowa State Sheriffs' & Deputies' Association

In plain words

  1. January 14, 2021Filed in the House and sent to the Public Safety committee
  2. January 14, 2021House subcommittee named: Worthan, Breckenridge and Westrich
  3. January 21, 2021Subcommittee recommended passing it
  4. January 21, 2021Approved by the House committee
  5. January 22, 2021Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 198

From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Iowa Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Tuesday, November 10, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/89/HSB63