Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HF 561: A bill for an act relating to the criminal offense of grooming, and making penalties applicable.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HF 561 is a bill introduced in the Iowa House on February 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act relating to the criminal offense of grooming, and making penalties applicable. Primary sponsor: Sean Bagniewski (Democratic), Brian Lohse (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2025): Subcommittee recommends passage.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Bagniewski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Brian Lohse | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Subcommittee recommends passage.
- Subcommittee Meeting: 02/26/2025 11:00AM House Lounge.
- Subcommittee: Meggers, Gosa and Rinker.
- Introduced, referred to Public Safety.