Legislation / SF 2020

SENATE FILE 2020 Passed committee

Requiring an initial appearance before a magistrate on new felony charges by a person on felony probation or parole

Sponsor   Mark Lofgren (R-SD-048) Last action   Committee report, recommending passage. S.J. 152. — January 27, 2026 Full text   Iowa Legislature ↗
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Passed subcommittee
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Passed committee
Passed one chamber
Passed both chambers
Signed by Governor

Lobbyist declarations

5 declarations filed on this bill
● 2 For ● 0 Against ● 3 Undecided

Related legislation

Part of a group of 2 related bills
HF 2037 Requiring an initial appearance before a magistrate on new felony charges by a person on felony probation or parole
Passed subcommittee
Date Chamber Action
Jan 12, 2026 Senate Introduced, referred to Judiciary. S.J. 38.
Jan 13, 2026 Senate Subcommittee: Lofgren, Knox, and Westrich. S.J. 67.
Jan 14, 2026 Senate Subcommittee Meeting: 01/20/2026 8:30AM Room 217 Conference Room.
Jan 20, 2026 Senate Subcommittee recommends passage.
Jan 27, 2026 Senate Committee report, recommending passage. S.J. 152.
Jan 27, 2026 Senate Placed on calendar.
No floor votes on this bill yet.
Client Declaration Last updated
Iowa Organization for Victim Assistance For Jan 16, 2026
Soaring Hearts For Jan 16, 2026
Iowa Association for Justice Undecided Jan 20, 2026
Iowa Dept. of Corrections Undecided Jan 19, 2026
Iowa Police Chief Association (FKA Iowa Police Executive Forum) Undecided Jan 13, 2026
Date Time Type Description Location
Jan 20, 2026 8:30 AM Hearing Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Room 217 Conference Room
Jan 26, 2026 3:00 PM Hearing Senate Judiciary Committee RM 116