Iowa 91th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HF2693 — A bill for an act relating to immunity from criminal or civil liability in cases involving the justifiable use of reasonable force.(See HF 2693.)

Last action — Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 476.

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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 28, 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 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

A bill for an act relating to immunity from criminal or civil liability in cases involving the justifiable use of reasonable force.(See HF 2693.)

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 380.

  2. Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2693.

  3. Committee vote: Yeas, 15. Nays, 5. Excused, 1. H.J. 367.

  4. Committee report, recommending passage. H.J. 367.

  5. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  6. Subcommittee Meeting: 02/11/2026 8:30AM RM 103.

  7. Subcommittee: Holt, Wessel-Kroeschell and Wheeler. H.J. 196.

  8. * * * * * END OF 2025 ACTIONS * * * * *

  9. Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 476.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does HF2693 do?
A bill for an act relating to immunity from criminal or civil liability in cases involving the justifiable use of reasonable force.(See HF 2693.)
Who sponsors HF2693?
HF2693 is sponsored by Sam Wengryn (Republican).
What is the current status of HF2693?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HF2693?
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