91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
HF 2726: Relating to testing for communicable diseases for certain persons who have committed an assault against a member of a protected occupation, and including penalties
Died when the session ended · The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.
What it does
Under current law, a person who commits an assault against a person who is a member of certain occupations is subject to specific criminal penalties based on the circumstances surrounding the assault. This bill defines “assault” and “member of a protected occupation”. The bill provides that an assault against a member of a protected occupation when the person committing the assault knows the person is a member of a protected occupation is a class “C” felony. 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.
Sponsors
Rep. Eric J. Gjerde (D)
Cost
No fiscal note
In plain words
- February 25, 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/HF2726