91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
HF 2155: Relating to mandatory minimum sentences for certain criminal offenses, and making penalties applicable
Died when the session ended · The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.
What it does
This bill relates to mandatory minimum sentences for certain criminal offenses. The bill provides that a person found guilty of a forcible felony who was in the immediate possession and control of a dangerous weapon, displayed a dangerous weapon in a threatening manner, or was armed with a dangerous weapon while participating in the forcible felony shall serve a minimum of one-half of the sentence imposed by law. Current law requires the person to serve five years prior to eligibility for parole.
Sponsors
Rep. Taylor R. Collins (R)
Cost
No fiscal note
Lobbying · 3 for, 3 against
For: Iowa Organization for Victim Assistance; Iowa State Sheriffs' & Deputies' Association; Soaring Hearts
Against: Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council; League of Women Voters of Iowa; Personal Intereset -Marty Ryan
In plain words
- January 26, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee
From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/91/HF2155