HF2571Introduced in the House
A bill for an act relating to the Iowa rules of criminal procedure including commitment hearings following an acquittal based on insanity. (Formerly HSB 632.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.
Introduced by Judiciary
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Official description
A bill for an act relating to the Iowa rules of criminal procedure including commitment hearings following an acquittal based on insanity. (Formerly HSB 632.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.
Where it stands
Signed by Governor. H.J. 871.
April 9, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Shall the bill pass? · March 30, 2026
45
Yes
0
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
50 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Catelin Drey | 1 | Yes |
| Jeff Taylor | 2 | Yes |
| Lynn Evans | 3 | Yes |
| Tim Kraayenbrink | 4 | Yes |
| Dave Rowley | 5 | Absent |
| Jason Schultz | 6 | Yes |
| Kevin Alons | 7 | Yes |
| Mark Costello | 8 | Yes |
| Tom Shipley | 9 | Yes |
| Dan Dawson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 317.
Placed on calendar under unfinished business. H.J. 691.
Amendment H-8252 filed. H.J. 725.
Amendment H-8252 adopted. H.J. 732.
Passed House, yeas 96, nays 0. H.J. 732.
Explanation of vote. H.J. 766.
Immediate message. H.J. 742.
Message from House. S.J. 629.
Read first time, attached to SF 2055. S.J. 629.
Substituted for SF 2055. S.J. 662.
Passed Senate, yeas 45, nays 0. S.J. 662.
Immediate message. S.J. 666.
Message from Senate. H.J. 768.
Reported correctly enrolled, signed by Speaker and President, and sent to Governor. H.J. 870.
Signed by Governor. H.J. 871.
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