Iowa 91th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SF401 — A bill for an act relating to the defenses of justification and diminished capacity for certain violent crimes.

Last action — Introduced, referred to Judiciary. S.J. 323.

  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 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

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

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Subcommittee: Schultz, Blake, and Bousselot. S.J. 356.

  2. Introduced, referred to Judiciary. S.J. 323.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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

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Frequently asked questions

What does SF401 do?
A bill for an act relating to the defenses of justification and diminished capacity for certain violent crimes.
Who sponsors SF401?
SF401 is sponsored by Liz Bennett (Democrat).
What is the current status of SF401?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SF401?
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