Iowa 91th General Assembly Status: Introduced

HSB213 — A bill for an act providing for a hearing to determine immunity from criminal or civil liability following a use of reasonable force in defense of one’s self, others, or property.

Last action — Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 613.

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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 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · 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.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

A bill for an act providing for a hearing to determine immunity from criminal or civil liability following a use of reasonable force in defense of one’s self, others, or property.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Explanation of vote. H.J. 1034.

  2. Subcommittee: Schultz, Dawson, and Knox. S.J. 661.

  3. Read first time, referred to Judiciary. S.J. 624.

  4. Message from House. S.J. 624.

  5. Explanation of vote. H.J. 812.

  6. Immediate message. H.J. 788.

  7. Passed House, yeas 89, nays 6. H.J. 787.

  8. Amendment H-1123 adopted. H.J. 786.

  9. Amendment H-1123 filed. H.J. 721.

  10. Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 945.

  11. Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 613.

  12. Committee vote: Yeas, 17. Nays, 4. H.J. 550.

  13. Committee report, recommending passage. H.J. 550.

  14. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  15. Subcommittee Meeting: 02/26/2025 3:30PM RM 304.

  16. Subcommittee: Holt, Olson and Wheeler. H.J. 363.

  17. Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 362.

Sponsors

  • COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HSB213 do?
A bill for an act providing for a hearing to determine immunity from criminal or civil liability following a use of reasonable force in defense of one’s self, others, or property.
Who sponsors HSB213?
HSB213 is sponsored by COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY.
What is the current status of HSB213?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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