Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Proposed Bill
HSB 651: A bill for an act establishing a criminal offense for written or electronic threats to kill, cause bodily injury, or conduct a mass shooting or an act of terrorism, and providing penalties.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HSB 651 is a proposed bill introduced in the Iowa House on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act establishing a criminal offense for written or electronic threats to kill, cause bodily injury, or conduct a mass shooting or an act of terrorism, and providing penalties. Primary sponsor: COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY. Most recent recorded action (February 16, 2026): Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2535.
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2535.
- Committee vote: Yeas, 15. Nays, 8.
- Committee report, recommending passage.
- Subcommittee recommends passage.
- Subcommittee Meeting: 02/09/2026 12:15PM House Lounge.
- Subcommittee: Wengryn, Hermanson and Levin.
- Introduced, referred to Public Safety.