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

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 14, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 14, 2026
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   Done: Senate committeeJanuary 26, 2026
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   Done: Passes the SenateMarch 2, 202644–0
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   Done: House committeeMarch 19, 2026
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 23, 202690–0
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   Done: To the GovernorApril 9, 2026
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   Done: Signed into lawApril 9, 2026

Became SF 2114 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to SF 2114 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

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.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

Senate subcommittee

Named January 14, 2026. On January 20, 2026 it recommended amendment and passage.

• Sen. Jeff Reichman REmail
• Sen. Tony Bisignano DEmail
• Sen. Mark S. Lofgren REmail

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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 costs incurred by the Judicial Branch, the Indigent Defense Fund, and the DOC.

• Final Fiscal Note — Intimidation with Dangerous Weapons · May 13, 2026
• Intimidation with Dangerous Weapons · March 20, 2026
• Intimidation with Dangerous Weapons · February 26, 2026

Nonpartisan cost estimates from the Legislative Services Agency’s Fiscal Services Division. The newest is first. Reading a fiscal note

Iowa Code it changes

Amends§708.6

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