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

SF 2055 amends Iowa's criminal procedure rules to change how courts assess whether a defendant acquitted by reason of insanity should remain in a secure facility. It requires courts to consider multiple factors beyond the absence of recent dangerous acts - including the original offense, behavioral history, mental health status, substance use history, and how the defendant functions in structured settings - when determining ongoing risk. This applies directly to individuals who have been found not guilty due to insanity but may still pose a danger. The revised rules must be submitted to the legislative council for review by October 14, 2026.