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Relating to the Iowa rules of criminal procedure including commitment hearings following an acquittal based on insanity

Topics:Crime & correctionsHealth care

Same legislation: SF 2055, HF 2571

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Also covers SF 2055 and HF 2571.

What changed before it passed
Official bill pageLobbyist declarationsOne-pager to print

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 15, 2026
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 28, 2026
  3. Done: House committeeFebruary 12, 2026
  4. Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2571
  5. Next: Senate committee
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 2571 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2571 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary When a person is found not guilty because of insanity, a court must decide if they should stay in a mental health facility. This law gives judges a specific list of things to look at, such as a person's past behavior and mental health history, to decide if they are still dangerous. It also says a judge cannot decide someone is safe just because they haven't acted out recently.1

Read the official explanation

This bill relates to the Iowa rules of criminal procedure including commitment hearings following an acquittal based on insanity. The bill provides a list of factors a court must consider in determining whether a defendant continues to be mentally ill and dangerous to the defendant’s self or others. The bill states that the absence of recent overt acts of dangerousness shall not, by itself, be the sole determining factor in assessing whether the defendant poses a risk to the defendant’s self or others. _____ and independent functioning, environmental influences, and expert testimony and risk assessment reports. The revised rules of criminal procedure shall be submitted for legislative council review no later than October 14, 2026.

Changed since by amendments S-5138, H-8252; see Amendments.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed2

House subcommittee

Named January 28, 2026. On February 5, 2026 it recommended passage.

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Lobbying

4 for · 0 against · 13 undecided · Who →

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HSB 632Renumbered

91st General Assembly

SF 2055Didn’t advanceSenate companionHF 2571Became lawfrom HSB 632