Bills › 91st General Assembly
Establishing the criminal offense of torture, and providing penalties
Sponsored by Rep. Charley Thomson (R)
Same legislation: HF 2605
Progress
- IntroducedFebruary 5, 2026
- SubcommitteeFebruary 12, 2026
- CommitteeFebruary 17, 2026
- Passed House—
- Passed Senate—
- Signed—
Became HF 2605 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2605 What’s a funnel?
History
2026 session · second year of the 91st General Assembly
February 19, 2026
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2605.
February 17, 2026
Committee vote: Yeas, 20. Nays, 0. Excused, 1. H.J. 322. Journal
February 17, 2026
Committee report, recommending passage. H.J. 321. Journal
February 12, 2026
Subcommittee recommends passage.
February 11, 2026
Subcommittee Meeting: 02/12/2026 8:00AM RM 19.
February 11, 2026
Subcommittee: Thomson, C., Ramirez and Thompson, M. H.J. 262. Journal
February 5, 2026
Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 212. Journal
Meetings
- Tuesday, February 17 · 10:30 AMJudiciary committee · RM 103Official meeting page
- Thursday, February 12 · 10:30 AMJudiciary committee · RM 103Official meeting page
- Thursday, February 12 · 8:00 AMJudiciary subcommittee · RM 19Official meeting page
Votes
Committee · February 17, 202620–0
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Lobbyist declarations
For · 1Against · 0Undecided · 2
- Iowa Faith and Freedom CoalitionFor
- Iowa Association for JusticeUndecided
- Iowa Police Chief Association (FKA Iowa Police Executive Forum)Undecided
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