Relating to victim’s rights including the definition of victim

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 14, 2026
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 11, 2026
3. ✕
   Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
4. Next: Passes the Senate
5. Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the House
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to victim’s rights including the definition of “victim”. The bill provides that a first responder, including law enforcement, fire personnel, and emergency medical services personnel, may also be considered a victim for purposes of presenting a victim impact statement to the court at the time of sentencing pursuant to Code section 915.21.

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

Senate subcommittee

Named February 11, 2026. On February 17, 2026 it recommended amendment and passage.

• Sen. Mike Bousselot REmail
• Sen. Janet Petersen DEmail
• Sen. Scott Webster REmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§915.10

Read from the bill as introduced. Each links to every bill touching that chapter of the Iowa Code. How the Code works

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