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IA SF2035

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Lofgren

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Defines "fresh pursuit" as pursuit without unreasonable delay, not requiring immediate or continuous visual contact with the fleeing vehicle

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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