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IA SF2017A bill for an act relating to intimidation with a dangerous weapon, and making penalties applicable.
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to intimidation with a dangerous weapon. Current law provides that a person commits intimidation with a dangerous weapon when a person shoots, throws, launches, or discharges a dangerous weapon at, into, or in a building, vehicle, airplane, railroad engine, railroad car, or boat, occupied by another person, or within an assembly of people. The bill provides that a person commits a class “C” felony when the person, with the intent to injure or provoke fear or anger in another, shoots, throws, launches, or discharges a dangerous weapon at another person, thereby placing the other person in reasonable apprehension of serious injury, or threatens to commit such an act under circumstances raising a reasonable expectation that the threat will be carried out. A person commits a class “D” felony when the person shoots, throws, launches, or discharges a dangerous weapon at another person, thereby placing the other person in reasonable apprehension of serious injury, or threatens to commit such an act under circumstances raising a reasonable expectation that the threat will be carried out. A class “C” felony is punishable by confinement for no more than 10 years and a fine of at least $1,370 but not more than $13,660. A class “D” felony is punishable by confinement for no more than five years and a fine of at least $1,025 but not more than $10,245.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law regarding intimidation with a dangerous weapon, which involves using a weapon to threaten or cause fear. The bill clarifies that a person commits a class "C" felony, a more serious offense punishable by up to 10 years in prison and significant fines, if they intentionally shoot, throw, launch, or discharge a dangerous weapon at another person, causing them to reasonably fear serious injury, or if they threaten to do so under circumstances where the threat is likely to be carried out. It also establishes that a person commits a class "D" felony, a less serious offense punishable by up to five years in prison and lesser fines, for the same actions of shooting, throwing, launching, or discharging a dangerous weapon at another person, causing them to reasonably fear serious injury, or threatening to do so under circumstances where the threat is likely to be carried out. The bill specifically removes language that previously applied these offenses to actions directed at buildings, vehicles, or assemblies of people, focusing the penalties solely on threats or actions directed at an individual.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Subcommittee: Reichman, Bisignano, and Dawson. S.J. 67. (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF2017 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SF2017.html |
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