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Relating to the possession of contraband in department of corrections facilities, and providing penalties
Proposed by the Department of Corrections · their explanation · all agency proposals
Topics:Crime & corrections
Same legislation: HF 2119
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 12, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 12, 2026
- Done: House committeeJanuary 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
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What’s in it
This bill relates to the possession of contraband in department of corrections facilities. The bill provides that any punishment for the possession of contraband by an inmate of a facility under the control of the department of corrections shall be served consecutively to the sentence being served by the inmate at the time of the violation. The bill adds a new category of restricted or disruptive contraband. “Restricted or disruptive contraband” means any object, material, substance, or article that is not inherently illegal to possess under the laws of the state but that is prohibited by the facility due to the threat it poses to the order, discipline, or security of the facility, or to the life, health, or safety of an individual.
Read the full explanation
7; pornographic or sexually explicit materials as defined by institutional policy; and any other item designated as restricted or disruptive contraband by the facility. The bill authorizes taking an X ray of a person under the control of a facility if there is reason to believe that the person is in possession of restricted or disruptive contraband. A licensed physician or x-ray technician under the supervision of a licensed physician shall x-ray the person. A person who possesses restricted or disruptive contraband commits 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. The bill provides that a person commits the offense of failing to report restricted or disruptive contraband when the person fails to report a known violation or attempted violation to an official or officer at a facility. A person who violates this provision commits an aggravated misdemeanor. An aggravated misdemeanor is punishable by confinement for no more than two years and a fine of at least $855 but not more than $8,540.
From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text
House subcommittee
Named January 12, 2026. On January 14, 2026 it recommended passage.
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Iowa Code it changes
Creates§719.7B
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