91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
HF 2576: Establishing the criminal offenses of possession of lethal narcotics and reckless homicide by lethal narcotic transfer, and providing penalties
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 establishes the criminal offenses of possession of lethal narcotics and reckless homicide by lethal narcotic transfer. The bill contains legislative findings and purposes. DIVISION I. The bill defines “lethal narcotic” as fentanyl or any fentanyl analog, methamphetamine, heroin, or any mixture or compound containing a detectable amount of any such substance.401(5), for a first offense, a person who knowingly possesses a lethal narcotic is guilty of a class “D” felony. All or any part of a sentence imposed may be suspended and the person placed upon probation upon such terms and conditions as the court may impose.
Sponsors
Rep. Charley Thomson (R)
Cost
No fiscal note
In plain words
- February 18, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Public Safety 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/HF2576