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Relating to the Iowa rules of criminal procedure including commitment hearings following an acquittal based on insanity

Topics:Crime & correctionsHealth care

Same legislation: SF 2055, HF 2571

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Also covers SF 2055 and HF 2571.

What changed before it passed
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Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 15, 2026
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 28, 2026
  3. Done: House committeeFebruary 12, 2026
  4. Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2571
  5. Next: Senate committee
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 2571 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2571 What’s a funnel?

What changed before it passed The bill as introduced compared with the version both chambers passed.

Amendments · 2

2 adopted · 0 failed. Newest first.

  • S-5138Strike everything · filed March 30, 2026 by Sen. Scott Webster (R)
    AI summary This amendment replaces the entire bill and adds specific factors a court must consider when deciding if a person found not guilty by reason of insanity is dangerous. It requires judges to look at things like the original offense, substance use history, and how a person behaves in a structured hospital setting rather than just looking at whether they have acted out recently.
    Amends this SF 2055 to CONFORM to HF 2571
    Adopted
    March 30, 2026
  • H-8252 · filed March 23, 2026 by
    AI summary This amendment changes the bill to specify that the new rules for commitment hearings will be added as a new section within Iowa rule of criminal procedure 2.22(8)(e).
    Adopted
    March 24, 2026