Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SF 320: A bill for an act creating a capital murder offense by establishing the penalty of death for murder in the first degree of a peace officer on duty, and including effective date and applicability provisions.

In committee Last action March 3, 2025: Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.

Plain-language summary

SF 320 is a bill introduced in the Iowa Senate on February 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act creating a capital murder offense by establishing the penalty of death for murder in the first degree of a peace officer on duty, and including effective date and applicability provisions. Primary sponsor: Dennis Guth (Republican), Scott Webster (Republican), Dave Rowley (Republican), Lynn Evans (Republican), Cherielynn Westrich (Republican), Mark Lofgren (Republican), Mark Costello (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2025): Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Dennis Guth (Republican); Scott Webster (Republican); Dave Rowley (Republican); Lynn Evans (Republican); and 3 more.