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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liz Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| CELSI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Matt Blake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Molly Donahue | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Art Staed | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Janet Petersen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Cindy Winckler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 49 |
| Bill Dotzler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Sarah Garriott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
“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: Schultz, Blake, and Bousselot.
- Introduced, referred to Judiciary.