Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SF 401: A bill for an act relating to the defenses of justification and diminished capacity for certain violent crimes.

In committee Last action February 25, 2025: Subcommittee: Schultz, Blake, and Bousselot.

Plain-language summary

SF 401 is a bill introduced in the Iowa Senate on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act relating to the defenses of justification and diminished capacity for certain violent crimes. Primary sponsor: Liz Bennett (Democratic), CELSI, Matt Blake (Democratic), Molly Donahue (Democratic), Art Staed (Democratic), Janet Petersen (Democratic), Cindy Winckler (Democratic), Bill Dotzler (Democratic), Sarah Garriott (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2025): Subcommittee: Schultz, Blake, and Bousselot.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Liz Bennett (Democratic); CELSI; Matt Blake (Democratic); Molly Donahue (Democratic); and 5 more.