89th General Assembly · Iowa Funnel one-pager · Tuesday, November 10, 2026
HSB 645: HSB 645
Became HF 2461 · Its progress continues under the new number.
What it does
This bill relates to ransomware. The bill defines “ransomware” as a computer or data contaminant, encryption, or lock that is placed or introduced without authorization into a computer, computer network, or a computer system that restricts access by an authorized person to a computer, computer data, a computer network, or a computer system in a manner that results in the person responsible for the placement or introduction of the contaminant, encryption, or lock making a demand for payment of money or other consideration to remove the contaminant, encryption, or lock.
Sponsors
Not listed
Cost
See the fiscal note
House File 2461 establishes new criminal offenses, and the fiscal impact cannot be estimated due to a lack of existing conviction data. The average State cost per offense for an aggravated misdemeanor ranges from $4,900 to $9,500. The average State cost per of…
House subcommittee · named February 1, 2022
- Rep. Jeff Shipley (R) · jeff.shipley@legis.iowa.gov
- Rep. Dustin D. Hite (R)
- Rep. RasTafari Smith (D)
Lobbying · 6 for, 0 against
For: Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities; Iowa Association of Water Agencies; Iowa Communications Alliance; Iowa Organization for Victim Assistance; Soaring Hearts; Technology Association of Iowa
In plain words
- February 1, 2022Filed in the House and sent to the Information Technology committee
- February 1, 2022House subcommittee named: Shipley, Hite and Smith
- February 15, 2022Approved by the House committee
- February 15, 2022Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2461
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/HSB645