91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
SF 415: Relating to false accusations of a criminal act, 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 relates to false accusations of a criminal act. Current law provides that a person who reports the alleged occurrence of a criminal act, knowing the act did not occur, commits a class “D” felony if the alleged criminal act reported is a forcible felony, intimidation with a dangerous weapon, an act of terrorism, unlawful possession of biological agents or diseases, or any arson offense. The bill provides that a person who reports the alleged occurrence of a criminal act, knowing the act did not occur, commits a class “D” felony.
Sponsors
Sen. Doug Campbell (R), Sen. Jesse Green (R), Sen. Cherielynn Westrich (R)
Cost
No fiscal note
Senate subcommittee · named February 25, 2025
- Sen. Cherielynn Westrich (R) · cherielynn.westrich@legis.iowa.gov
- Sen. Tony Bisignano (D) · tony.bisignano@legis.iowa.gov
- Sen. Jesse Green (R) · jesse.green@legis.iowa.gov
Lobbying · 1 for, 0 against
For: Iowa Association for Justice
In plain words
- February 24, 2025Filed in the Senate and sent to the Judiciary committee
- February 25, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Westrich, Bisignano and Green
- March 5, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
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/SF415