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IA HSB 685

died on adjournment

A bill for an act relating to assaults on persons engaged in certain occupations and harassment against public utility employees or contractors, and making penalties applicable.

Iowa · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did IA HSB 685 pass?

No. IA HSB 685 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-02-11): Subcommittee recommends passage.

What is IA HSB 685 about?

IA HSB 685 is a proposed bill in the 2026 Regular Session titled “A bill for an act relating to assaults on persons engaged in certain occupations and harassment against public utility employees or contractors, and making penalties applicable.”.

Who sponsors IA HSB 685?

COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY is the primary sponsor of IA HSB 685.

Introduced
2026-02-05
Latest action
2026-02-11 — Subcommittee recommends passage.
Bill type
proposed bill
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETYprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-02-11

    Subcommittee recommends passage.

    committee-passage-favorable

  2. 2026-02-09

    Subcommittee Meeting: 02/11/2026 12:00PM House Lounge.

  3. 2026-02-05

    Subcommittee: Wengryn, Brown-Powers and Fisher.

  4. 2026-02-05

    Introduced, referred to Public Safety.

    introduction,referral-committee

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Official source

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/billTracking/billHistory?billName=HSB 685&ga=91

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