A bill for an act relating to malicious prosecution arising from civil actions between private parties.

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Overview Bill text 1 History 13 Sponsors

Mar 4, 2026 · Iowa General Assembly

Subcommittee recommends passage.

Mar 3, 2026 · House

Subcommittee: Lawler, Olson and Watkins.

Mar 3, 2026 · Iowa General Assembly

Subcommittee Meeting: 03/04/2026 8:15AM House Lounge.

Feb 25, 2026 · House

Read first time, referred to Judiciary.

Feb 24, 2026 · Senate

Passed Senate, yeas 29, nays 17.

Feb 24, 2026 · House

Message from Senate.

Feb 24, 2026 · Senate

Immediate message.

Feb 19, 2026 · Senate

Committee report, recommending passage.

Feb 19, 2026 · Iowa General Assembly

Placed on calendar.

Feb 9, 2026 · Iowa General Assembly

Subcommittee recommends passage.

Feb 5, 2026 · Iowa General Assembly

Subcommittee Meeting: 02/09/2026 2:00PM Senate Lounge.

Feb 4, 2026 · Senate

Subcommittee: Bousselot, Blake, and Webster.

Jan 29, 2026 · Senate

Introduced, referred to Judiciary.

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

36.4% Uncertain

Why this number

Stage base Passed First Chamber — base rate 57%, measured from IA's completed sessions
Momentum +1 56/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 221 days quiet

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