Establishing the criminal offense of human smuggling, and providing penalties

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 15, 2025
2. ✕
   Stopped: SubcommitteeDied when the General Assembly ended
3. Next: House committeeFunnel: by February 20, 2026
4. Next: Passes the House
5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill establishes the criminal offense of human smuggling. other person is entering into or remaining in the United States without proper documentation; the person benefits financially, or receives anything of value; and the person knows or should have known that the person being smuggled is likely to be exploited for the financial gain of another. Human smuggling is a class “D” felony. 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.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

Iowa Code it changes

Creates§710.12

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