A bill for an act relating to intimidation with a dangerous weapon, and making penalties applicable.

This bill amends Iowa Code Section 708.6 to clarify penalties for intimidation involving dangerous weapons. It establishes two felony classifications: a Class C felony (up to 10 years in prison and up to $13,660 in fines) for threatening or discharging weapons in occupied buildings, vehicles, or assemblies, and a Class D felony (up to 5 years in prison and up to $10,245 in fines) for direct threats at people or occupied spaces. The law specifically targets acts that place others in reasonable fear of serious injury through weapon threats or discharge in shared spaces. It directly affects individuals who threaten or fire weapons in public settings like buildings, vehicles, or gatherings, with penalties applying based on the severity of the threat.