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

SSB 3018: Relating to intimidation with a dangerous weapon, and making penalties applicable

Became SF 2114 · 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…

Senate subcommittee · named January 14, 2026

Sen. Jeff Reichman (R) · jeff.reichman@legis.iowa.gov
Sen. Tony Bisignano (D) · tony.bisignano@legis.iowa.gov
Sen. Mark S. Lofgren (R) · mark.lofgren@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 14, 2026Filed in the Senate and sent to the Judiciary committee
January 14, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Reichman, Bisignano and Lofgren
January 20, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
January 26, 2026Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2114