91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
SSB 3161: Relating to victim’s rights including the definition of victim
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 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.
Sponsors
Not listed
Cost
No fiscal note
Senate subcommittee · named February 11, 2026
- Sen. Mike Bousselot (R) · mike.bousselot@legis.iowa.gov
- Sen. Janet Petersen (D) · janet.petersen@legis.iowa.gov
- Sen. Scott Webster (R) · scott.webster@legis.iowa.gov
Lobbying · 3 for, 3 against
For: Iowa Emergency Medical Services Association; Iowa Police Chief Association (FKA Iowa Police Executive Forum); Warren County Attorney's Office
Against: 1 Love Legacy; Iowa Association for Justice; The People's Hill
In plain words
- February 11, 2026Filed in the Senate and sent to the Judiciary committee
- February 11, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Bousselot, Petersen and Webster
- February 17, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
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/SSB3161