Iowa 91th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HF792 — A bill for an act establishing a cause of action for murder in the first degree by causing the death of another by delivering, dispensing, or providing fentanyl or a fentanyl-related substance, and making penalties applicable.(See HF 792.)

Last action — Introduced, referred to Public Safety. H.J. 306.

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

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

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

A bill for an act establishing a cause of action for murder in the first degree by causing the death of another by delivering, dispensing, or providing fentanyl or a fentanyl-related substance, and making penalties applicable.(See HF 792.)

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Subcommittee: Schultz, Blake, and Bousselot. S.J. 665.

  2. Read first time, referred to Judiciary. S.J. 657.

  3. Message from House. S.J. 657.

  4. Immediate message. H.J. 850.

  5. Explanation of vote. H.J. 1034.

  6. Passed House, yeas 69, nays 27. H.J. 834.

  7. Fiscal note.

  8. Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 520.

  9. Withdrawn. H.J. 871.

  10. Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 792.

  11. Committee vote: Yeas, 17. Nays, 5. Excused, 1. H.J. 444.

  12. Committee report, recommending passage. H.J. 444.

  13. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  14. Subcommittee Meeting: 02/20/2025 12:30PM RM 304.

  15. Subcommittee: Thomson, C., Meyer, B. and Wengryn. H.J. 308.

  16. Introduced, referred to Public Safety. H.J. 306.

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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Frequently asked questions

What does HF792 do?
A bill for an act establishing a cause of action for murder in the first degree by causing the death of another by delivering, dispensing, or providing fentanyl or a fentanyl-related substance, and making penalties applicable.(See HF 792.)
Who sponsors HF792?
HF792 is sponsored by Jon Dunwell (Republican).
What is the current status of HF792?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HF792?
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