Iowa Attorney General
02/05/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/05/2026 14:47
Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Judicial Safety Bill Passes Senate Subcommittee
DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today her Judicial Safety bill has passed out of subcommittee in the Iowa Senate.
The Judicial Safety Bill makes it a "C" felony - up to 10 years in prison - to make threats against judges and their immediate family members. The bill creates a serious misdemeanor charge for doxxing judges or their immediate family. It also allows judges and attorneys in the Attorney General's Office to obtain a professional permit to carry, enabling them to protect themselves in court.
"Nationally we have seen an uptick in violence against judges," said Attorney General Bird. "Right now in Iowa, threatening a judge is only a misdemeanor. Just as we increased penalties for assaults on law enforcement last year, we want judges to know their safety matters to us. Under this bill, anyone who threatens them could face up to 10 years in prison. Thank you to the Senate subcommittee members who voted to advance this critical bill."
Read the full bill here.
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