Iowa HF2574: A BILL FOR An Act relating to the penalty for public employees and public officials taking money from a public employer

What the bill says

A bill FOR An Act relating to the penalty for public employees and public officials taking money from a public employer.

From the introduced text, February 18, 2026:

A BILL FOR An Act relating to the penalty for public employees and public officials taking money from a public employer. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA: TLSB 6176YH (1) as/js H.F. 2574 Section 1. Section 907.3, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 2026, is amended by adding the following new subparagraph: NEW SUBPARAGRAPH. (17) The defendant was a public employee or public official at the time of the offense and the amount taken by the defendant from the public employer exceeded ten thousand dollars. Sec. 2. Section 907.3, subsection 2, paragraph a, Code 2026, is amended by adding the following new subparagraph: NEW SUBPARAGRAPH. (10) The defendant was a public employee or public official at the time of the offense and the amount taken by the defendant from the public employer exceeded ten thousand dollars. Sec. 3. Section 907.3, subsection 3, Code 2026, is amended by adding the following new paragraph: NEW PARAGRAPH. i. The sentence of a defendant who was a public employee or public official at the time of the offense and the amount taken by the defendant from the public employer exceeded ten thousand dollars unless the defendant establishes, by clear and convincing evidence, and the sentencing court finds and states specifically on the record, the existence of mitigating circumstances warranting …

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Sponsors

• Elizabeth Wilson (D, 73) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. February 19, 2026: Committee vote: Yeas, 20. Nays, 0. Excused, 1. H.J. 369 .
2. February 19, 2026: Committee report, recommending passage. H.J. 369 .
3. February 19, 2026: Subcommittee recommends passage.
4. February 18, 2026: Subcommittee Meeting: 02/19/2026 8:00AM House Lounge.
5. February 18, 2026: Subcommittee: Fett, Dunwell and Wilburn. H.J. 333 .
6. February 18, 2026: Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 329 .

Votes

• Committee report, recommending passage. H.J. 369 . (February 19, 2026): 20 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HF2574?

HF2574 is a bill in the Iowa Legislature (91st General Assembly): A BILL FOR An Act relating to the penalty for public employees and public officials taking money from a public employer.

What does HF2574 do?

In its own words: A bill FOR An Act relating to the penalty for public employees and public officials taking money from a public employer.

What is the status of HF2574?

In committee as of February 19, 2026. Latest action: Committee vote: Yeas, 20. Nays, 0. Excused, 1. H.J. 369 . (February 19, 2026).

Who sponsored HF2574?

Elizabeth Wilson (D, 73).

Where is the official record for HF2574?

On the Iowa Legislature website: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=HF+2574&ga=91