Iowa 91th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SF291 — A bill for an act relating to vexatious litigation and providing penalties.

Last action — Introduced, referred to Judiciary. S.J. 253.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

A bill for an act relating to vexatious litigation and providing penalties.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  2. Subcommittee Meeting: 02/25/2025 1:30PM Room 217 Conference Room.

  3. Subcommittee: Bousselot, Blake, and Webster. S.J. 281.

  4. Introduced, referred to Judiciary. S.J. 253.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does SF291 do?
A bill for an act relating to vexatious litigation and providing penalties.
Who sponsors SF291?
SF291 is sponsored by Adrian Dickey (Republican).
What is the current status of SF291?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SF291?
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