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90th General Assembly · Iowa Funnel one-pager · Tuesday, November 10, 2026

SSB 1016: SSB 1016

Became SF 144 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

This bill relates to an assault involving a laser pointed toward an aircraft. The bill provides that it is an assault for a person to intentionally point a laser emitting a visible light beam toward an aircraft. The bill defines “aircraft” as any contrivance intended for and capable of transporting persons through the airspace. Penalties for assault range from a simple misdemeanor to a class “C” felony.

Sponsors

Not listed

Cost

See the fiscal note

1(2), and the fiscal impact cannot be determined due to a lack of existing conviction data. Figure 2 below shows the average State cost per offense for a Class C felony, Class D felony, aggravated misdemeanor, serious misdemeanor, and simple misdemeanor.

Senate subcommittee · named January 10, 2023

  • Sen. Dan Dawson (R) · dan.dawson@legis.iowa.gov
  • Sen. Lynn Evans (R) · lynn.evans@legis.iowa.gov
  • Sen. Izaah Knox (D) · izaah.knox@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 6 for, 0 against

For: Air Methods; Cedar Rapids Airport; Iowa Dept. of Transportation; Iowa Police Chief Association (FKA Iowa Police Executive Forum); Iowa Public Airports Association; Iowa State Bar Association

In plain words

  1. January 10, 2023Filed in the Senate and sent to the Judiciary committee
  2. January 10, 2023Senate subcommittee named: Dawson, Evans and Knox
  3. January 18, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it
  4. January 26, 2023Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 144

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/90/SSB1016