All Roll Calls
Yes: 141 • No: 0
IowaHF 257191st General Assembly (2025–2026)House
A bill for an act relating to the Iowa rules of criminal procedure including commitment hearings following an acquittal based on insanity. (Formerly HSB 632.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.
Sponsored By: COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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Iowa courts weigh more factors after insanity acquittal
Beginning July 1, 2026, Iowa courts change how they judge danger after an insanity acquittal. Judges cannot base the decision only on no recent violent acts. This holds even when the person is in a hospital or secured facility. Courts must look at the original crime and any past violent or dangerous acts. They must review the person’s mental health, treatment history, and treatment adherence. They must also consider substance use history, relapse risk, and willingness to seek treatment. They review institutional behavior, ability to function outside, the effect of structure, and expert risk reports, including limits. The revised rule goes to the legislative council by October 14, 2026.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/30/2026
Passed Senate
Yes: 45 • No: 0
House vote • 3/24/2026
Passed House
Yes: 96 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor.
4/9/2026GovernorReported correctly enrolled, signed by Speaker and President, and sent to Governor.
4/9/2026SenateMessage from Senate.
3/31/2026SenateImmediate message.
3/30/2026legislaturePassed Senate, yeas 45, nays 0.
3/30/2026SenateSubstituted for SF 2055.
3/30/2026legislatureExplanation of vote.
3/30/2026legislatureRead first time, attached to SF 2055.
3/24/2026legislatureMessage from House.
3/24/2026HouseImmediate message.
3/24/2026legislaturePassed House, yeas 96, nays 0.
3/24/2026HouseAmendment H-8252 adopted.
3/24/2026legislatureAmendment H-8252 filed.
3/23/2026legislaturePlaced on calendar under unfinished business.
3/19/2026legislatureIntroduced, placed on calendar.
2/17/2026legislature
Bill Text
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