91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

HSB 613: Relating to intimidation with a dangerous weapon, and making penalties applicable

Became HF 2621 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

This bill relates to intimidation with a dangerous weapon. The bill removes language referring to discharging a dangerous weapon within an assembly of people, and thereby placing the occupants or people in reasonable apprehension of serious injury from the bill. A violation of the bill is either a class “C” or class “D” felony depending on the circumstances. 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. 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.

Cost

See the fiscal note

The fiscal impact of the Bill cannot be determined because the number of new convictions cannot be estimated. Figure 2 shows the average State cost per offense for a Class C felony and Class D felony. The estimated impact to the General Fund includes operating…

House subcommittee · named January 22, 2026

Rep. Craig Steven Williams (R) · craig.williams@legis.iowa.gov
Rep. Mark I. Thompson (R) · mark.thompson@legis.iowa.gov
Rep. Ross Wilburn (D) · ross.wilburn@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 4 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Attorney General Dept. of Justice; Iowa County Attorneys Association; Iowa Organization for Victim Assistance; Soaring Hearts

In plain words

January 22, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee
January 22, 2026House subcommittee named: Williams, Thompson, M. and Wilburn
January 29, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
February 17, 2026Approved by the House committee
February 17, 2026Committee vote: 20–0
February 19, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2621