A bill for an act relating to the Iowa rules of criminal procedure including commitment hearings following an acquittal based on insanity.

Summary

The bill directs the Iowa Supreme Court to revise the criminal procedure rule so that judges consider a range of factors—such as the original offense, past behavior, psychiatric and substance‑use history, institutional conduct, environment, and expert risk assessments—when deciding if a person acquitted by reason of insanity remains a threat. It clarifies that the lack of recent overt dangerous acts alone cannot determine safety. The revised rule must be sent to the legislative council by October 14, 2026.

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