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IA SF2035
Bill
Status
1/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mark Lofgren
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AI Summary
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Creates new offense of "aggravated eluding" when a driver being pursued by a peace officer knowingly crosses the state border into another state without yielding to the pursuing officer
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Aggravated eluding is classified as a class "D" felony, punishable by up to five years confinement and a fine between $1,025 and $10,245
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Authorizes Iowa peace officers in fresh pursuit of a driver suspected of eluding or aggravated eluding to continue pursuit into another state and make arrests there, subject to that state's laws
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Defines "fresh pursuit" as pursuit without unreasonable delay, not requiring immediate or continuous visual contact with the fleeing vehicle
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Requires arrests made in another state to be promptly reported to that state's authorities, with the arrested driver subject to extradition under Iowa Code chapter 820
Legislative Description
A bill for an act related to eluding, including aggravated eluding and fresh pursuit, and providing penalties.
Last Action
Fiscal note.
3/2/2026