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IA HF2621

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Iowa Code Section 708.6 to modify the crime of intimidation with a dangerous weapon by adding that shooting, throwing, launching, or discharging a weapon directly "at another person" constitutes a violation.

  • Removes language that previously covered discharging a weapon "within an assembly of people" that places people in reasonable apprehension of serious injury.

  • Class "C" felony applies when the act is committed with intent to injure or provoke fear or anger, punishable by up to 10 years confinement and fines between $1,370 and $13,660.

  • Class "D" felony applies when the act is committed without the specific intent requirement, punishable by up to 5 years confinement and fines between $1,025 and $10,245.

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to intimidation with a dangerous weapon, and making penalties applicable.(Formerly HSB 613.)

Last Action

Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 347.

2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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