Iowa 91th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SF2161 — A bill for an act defining coercive control and including it in the definition of domestic abuse.

Last action — Introduced, referred to Judiciary. S.J. 169.

  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 January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

A bill for an act defining coercive control and including it in the definition of domestic abuse.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.

  2. Subcommittee Meeting: 02/17/2026 10:30AM Senate Lounge.

  3. Subcommittee: Webster, Dickey, and Petersen. S.J. 200.

  4. Introduced, referred to Judiciary. S.J. 169.

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 SF2161 do?
A bill for an act defining coercive control and including it in the definition of domestic abuse.
Who sponsors SF2161?
SF2161 is sponsored by Scott Webster (Republican).
What is the current status of SF2161?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SF2161?
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