IA SF2055

Directs the Iowa Supreme Court to revise criminal procedure rule 2.22(8)(e)(1) governing commitment hearings for defendants acquitted by reason of insanity.

Prohibits the absence of recent overt acts of dangerousness from being the sole determining factor in assessing whether a defendant remains mentally ill and dangerous, particularly when confinement in a highly structured environment may suppress such behaviors.

Requires courts to consider multiple factors including: the original offense, behavioral history, psychiatric history and treatment adherence, substance use disorder history, institutional behavior and independent functioning, environmental influences, and expert testimony with validated risk assessment tools.

Mandates the revised rules of criminal procedure be submitted to the legislative council for review no later than October 14, 2026.