SF 2307 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act establishing the criminal offense of felony rental vandalism, addressing state supplementary assistance, and providing penalties.

SF 2307 establishes "felony rental vandalism" for tenants or occupants who cause over $1,000 in damage to rental properties through criminal mischief or intentional pest infestations. It classifies this as a felony, requiring courts to notify health and human services departments of convictions. The bill blocks eligibility for state supplementary assistance (like housing aid) until the offender pays full restitution to the landlord or completes jail time, except for child assistance or emergency medical aid. It also extends this ineligibility to federal housing assistance under Section 8 of the Housing Act, where federal law permits, without risking state funding loss.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Last action Feb 16, 2026
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Feb 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Subcommittee: Schultz, Blake, and Bousselot.
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Feb 12, 2026
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Introduced, referred to Judiciary.
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Cherielynn Westrich
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