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IA HF2289
Bill
Status
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Charley Thomson
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AI Summary
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Establishes torture as a distinct criminal offense in Iowa under new section 726.6B
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Torture is classified as a class "B" felony with a maximum confinement period of 50 years
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The offense requires intent to cause cruel or extreme physical or mental pain and suffering, while inflicting serious bodily injury or severe mental pain on a person in the perpetrator's custody or physical control
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"Serious bodily injury" includes conditions involving substantial risk of death, unconsciousness, extreme physical pain, protracted disfigurement, internal injury, poisoning, severe burns, or multiple puncture wounds
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A conviction under this section does not preclude prosecution for other crimes arising from the same conduct
Legislative Description
A bill for an act establishing the criminal offense of torture, and providing penalties.(See HF 2605.)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2605.
2/19/2026