91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
HF 63: Establishing the criminal offense of human smuggling, 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 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.
Sponsors
Rep. John H. Wills (R)
Cost
No fiscal note
Lobbying · 4 for, 1 against
For: Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition; Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council; Iowa Minuteman Civil Defense Corps; VALOR Iowa
Against: Iowa Insurance Associates
In plain words
- January 15, 2025Filed 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/HF63