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SSB 3026
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 10, 2024
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 10, 2024
- Done: Senate committeeJanuary 30, 2024
- Skipped: Passes the SenateContinued as SF 2161
- Next: House committee
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became SF 2161 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to SF 2161 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
This bill relates to false reports to or communications with public safety entities. Under current law, a person who reports or causes to be reported false information to a fire department, a law enforcement authority, or other public safety entity, knowing that the information is false, commits either a simple misdemeanor or a serious misdemeanor depending upon the method of making the false report, or the seriousness of the falsely reported criminal act.6, an act of terrorism under Code chapter 708A, unlawful possession of biological agents or diseases under Code chapter 708B, and any offense under Code chapter 712 (concerning arson, explosive materials, and destructive devices).
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_____ information commits a class “C” felony. The bill provides that a person causes serious bodily injury or death when the report of false information contributes to the other person’s serious bodily injury or death. A class “D” felony is punishable by confinement for no more than five years and a fine of at least $1,025 but not more than $10,245. A class “C” felony is punishable by confinement for no more than years and a fine of at least $1,370 but not more than $13,660.
Senate subcommittee
Named January 10, 2024. On January 25, 2024 it recommended passage. [].
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
1 written public comment to its subcommittee: January 25, 2024 (1) · on the Legislature’s site
Fiscal note
AI summary Senate File 2161 makes it a felony to knowingly report false information to public safety entities regarding certain serious crimes. Because this creates a new criminal offense, the fiscal impact on the state's General Fund cannot be estimated due to a lack of existing data.2
From the note: Senate File 2161 creates a new criminal offense, and the fiscal impact cannot be estimated due to a lack of existing data. Figure 2 shows the average State cost per offense for a Class C felony, Class D felony, aggravated misdemeanor, serious misdemeanor, and simple misdemeanor.
- Final Fiscal Note — False Reports to Public Safety Entities, Penalties— · May 1, 2024
- False Reports to Public Safety Entities, Penalties · February 6, 2024
- False Reports to Public Safety Entities, Penalties · January 30, 2024
Iowa Code it changes
Amends§718.6
Lobbying
12 for · 0 against · 9 undecided · Who →
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