44 total bills, 13 anti-gun bills,
18 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Iowa Firearm Legislation
44 total bills, 13 anti-gun bills,
18 pro-gun bills for this session
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Title: A resolution declaring the intent of the House of Representatives to do all that is in its power to protect the constitutional right of Iowans to keep and bear arms.
Description: A resolution declaring the intent of the House of Representatives to do all that is in its power to protect the constitutional right of Iowans to keep and bear arms.
Last Action: Resolution filed, laid over under Rule 25. H.J. 1201.
Last Action Date: May 19, 2021
Title: A bill for an act relating to firearm violence protective orders and making penalties applicable.
Description: A bill for an act relating to firearm violence protective orders and making penalties applicable.
Last Action: Introduced, referred to Public Safety. H.J. 52.
Last Action Date: January 12, 2021
Title: A bill for an act relating to the issuance, denial, suspension, or revocation of a permit to carry weapons and a permit to acquire pistols or revolvers.
Description: A bill for an act relating to the issuance, denial, suspension, or revocation of a permit to carry weapons and a permit to acquire pistols or revolvers.
Last Action: Introduced, referred to Public Safety. H.J. 92.
Last Action Date: January 14, 2021
Title: A bill for an act prohibiting the discharge of a firearm from within or on a motor vehicle on a public highway, and providing penalties.(See HF 798.)
Description: A bill for an act prohibiting the discharge of a firearm from within or on a motor vehicle on a public highway, and providing penalties.(See HF 798.)
Last Action: Withdrawn. H.J. 829.
Last Action Date: March 24, 2021
Title: A bill for an act prohibiting the discharge of a weapon from a motor vehicle and making penalties applicable.
Description: A bill for an act prohibiting the discharge of a weapon from a motor vehicle and making penalties applicable.
Last Action: Introduced, referred to Public Safety. H.J. 112.
Last Action Date: January 15, 2021
Title: A bill for an act establishing which actions may be brought against firearm and ammunition manufacturers, distributors, importers, trade associations, sellers, or dealers.(See HF 621.)
Description: A bill for an act establishing which actions may be brought against firearm and ammunition manufacturers, distributors, importers, trade associations, sellers, or dealers.(See HF 621.)
Last Action: Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 621.
Last Action Date: February 22, 2021
Title: A bill for an act relating to the imposition of civil liability on parents or guardians when minors cause injury with firearms.
Description: A bill for an act relating to the imposition of civil liability on parents or guardians when minors cause injury with firearms.
Last Action: Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 131.
Last Action Date: January 21, 2021
Title: A bill for an act prohibiting the carrying, transportation, or possession of firearms in the capitol building and on capitol grounds, and making penalties applicable.
Description: A bill for an act prohibiting the carrying, transportation, or possession of firearms in the capitol building and on capitol grounds, and making penalties applicable.
Last Action: Introduced, referred to Public Safety. H.J. 133.
Last Action Date: January 21, 2021
Title: A bill for an act prohibiting the manufacture, possession, shipment, transportation, or receipt of a multi-burst trigger activator, and providing penalties.
Description: A bill for an act prohibiting the manufacture, possession, shipment, transportation, or receipt of a multi-burst trigger activator, and providing penalties.
Last Action: Introduced, referred to Public Safety. H.J. 133.
Last Action Date: January 21, 2021
Title: A bill for an act relating to the sale or transfer of firearms, providing penalties, and including applicability provisions.
Description: A bill for an act relating to the sale or transfer of firearms, providing penalties, and including applicability provisions.
Last Action: Introduced, referred to Public Safety. H.J. 133.
Last Action Date: January 21, 2021
Title: A bill for an act prohibiting the sale, transfer, or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices, providing penalties, and including effective date and applicability provisions.
Description: A bill for an act prohibiting the sale, transfer, or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices, providing penalties, and including effective date and applicability provisions.
Last Action: Introduced, referred to Public Safety. H.J. 133.
Last Action Date: January 21, 2021
Title: A bill for an act prohibiting the sale or transfer of semiautomatic assault weapons, providing penalties, and including effective date and applicability provisions.
Description: A bill for an act prohibiting the sale or transfer of semiautomatic assault weapons, providing penalties, and including effective date and applicability provisions.
Last Action: Introduced, referred to Public Safety. H.J. 134.
Last Action Date: January 21, 2021
Title: A bill for an act relating to acquiring pistols and revolvers, providing penalties, and including applicability provisions.
Description: A bill for an act relating to acquiring pistols and revolvers, providing penalties, and including applicability provisions.
Last Action: Introduced, referred to Public Safety. H.J. 138.
Last Action Date: January 21, 2021
Title: A bill for an act relating to the possession and use of a firearm while on an electric scooter, and providing penalties.(See HF 738.)
Description: A bill for an act relating to the possession and use of a firearm while on an electric scooter, and providing penalties.(See HF 738.)
Last Action: Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 738.
Last Action Date: March 3, 2021
Title: A bill for an act relating to the carrying and possession of weapons and acquiring pistols and revolvers, and providing penalties.
Description: A bill for an act relating to the carrying and possession of weapons and acquiring pistols and revolvers, and providing penalties.
Last Action: Introduced, referred to Public Safety. H.J. 192.
Last Action Date: January 25, 2021
Title: A bill for an act relating to the restoration of firearm rights for persons convicted of certain felonies.
Description: A bill for an act relating to the restoration of firearm rights for persons convicted of certain felonies.
Last Action: Introduced, referred to Public Safety. H.J. 207.
Last Action Date: January 27, 2021
Title: A bill for an act relating to the creation of an extreme risk protective order against a person in possession of a firearm who presents a significant danger to the person's self or others, and providing penalties.
Description: A bill for an act relating to the creation of an extreme risk protective order against a person in possession of a firearm who presents a significant danger to the person's self or others, and providing penalties.
Last Action: Sponsor added, Bohannan. H.J. 437.
Last Action Date: February 16, 2021
Title: A bill for an act relating to the possession of unlawfully produced firearms, the reporting of lost or stolen firearms, and providing penalties.
Description: A bill for an act relating to the possession of unlawfully produced firearms, the reporting of lost or stolen firearms, and providing penalties.
Last Action: Introduced, referred to Public Safety. H.J. 211.
Last Action Date: January 27, 2021
Title: A bill for an act relating to the acquisition and possession of weapons and providing penalties.(See HF 756.)
Description: A bill for an act relating to the acquisition and possession of weapons and providing penalties.(See HF 756.)
Last Action: Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 756.
Last Action Date: March 5, 2021
Title: A bill for an act relating to the carrying of weapons including on the grounds of a school, community college, or university, and providing penalties.
Description: A bill for an act relating to the carrying of weapons including on the grounds of a school, community college, or university, and providing penalties.
Last Action: Introduced, referred to Public Safety. H.J. 277.
Last Action Date: February 2, 2021
Title: A bill for an act relating to the approval of organizations that may certify persons to offer handgun safety training courses.
Description: A bill for an act relating to the approval of organizations that may certify persons to offer handgun safety training courses.
Last Action: Introduced, referred to Public Safety. H.J. 306.
Last Action Date: February 8, 2021
Title: A bill for an act creating the second amendment preservation Act.
Description: A bill for an act creating the second amendment preservation Act.
Last Action: Introduced, referred to Public Safety. H.J. 390.
Last Action Date: February 15, 2021
Title: A bill for an act relating to property exempt from execution, including firearms.
Description: A bill for an act relating to property exempt from execution, including firearms.
Last Action: Introduced, referred to Public Safety. H.J. 400.
Last Action Date: February 16, 2021
Title: A bill for an act relating to shotguns and ammunition that may be used to hunt turkey.(See HF 2370.)
Description: A bill for an act relating to shotguns and ammunition that may be used to hunt turkey.(See HF 2370.)
Last Action: Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2370.
Last Action Date: February 9, 2022
Title: A bill for an act establishing which actions may be brought against firearm, firearm accessory, and ammunition manufacturers, distributors, importers, trade associations, sellers, or dealers. (Formerly HSB 116.) Effective date: 07/01/2021.
Description: A bill for an act establishing which actions may be brought against firearm, firearm accessory, and ammunition manufacturers, distributors, importers, trade associations, sellers, or dealers. (Formerly HSB 116.) Effective date: 07/01/2021.
Last Action: Signed by Governor. H.J. 884.
Last Action Date: April 2, 2021
Title: A bill for an act relating to statutory corrections which may adjust language to reflect current practices, insert earlier omissions, delete redundancies and inaccuracies, delete temporary language, resolve inconsistencies and conflicts, update ongoing provisions, or remove ambiguities, and including retroactive applicability provisions.(See HF 2492.)
Description: A bill for an act relating to statutory corrections which may adjust language to reflect current practices, insert earlier omissions, delete redundancies and inaccuracies, delete temporary language, resolve inconsistencies and conflicts, update ongoing provisions, or remove ambiguities, and including retroactive applicability provisions.(See HF 2492.)
Last Action: Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2492.
Last Action Date: February 21, 2022
Title: A bill for an act relating to the possession and use of a firearm while on an electric scooter, and providing penalties.(Formerly HSB 196.)
Description: A bill for an act relating to the possession and use of a firearm while on an electric scooter, and providing penalties.(Formerly HSB 196.)
Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources. H.J. 965.
Last Action Date: April 15, 2021
Title: A bill for an act relating to the acquisition and possession of weapons and providing penalties. (Formerly HSB 254.) Effective date: 07/01/2021.
Description: A bill for an act relating to the acquisition and possession of weapons and providing penalties. (Formerly HSB 254.) Effective date: 07/01/2021.
Last Action: Signed by Governor. H.J. 884.
Last Action Date: April 2, 2021
Title: A bill for an act creating a sales tax exemption period for certain weapons.
Description: A bill for an act creating a sales tax exemption period for certain weapons.
Last Action: Introduced, referred to Ways and Means. H.J. 126.
Last Action Date: January 26, 2022
Title: A bill for an act creating the second amendment preservation Act, providing penalties, and including effective date provisions.
Description: A bill for an act creating the second amendment preservation Act, providing penalties, and including effective date provisions.
Last Action: Rereferred to Public Safety. H.J. 205.
Last Action Date: February 9, 2022
Title: A bill for an act relating to statutory corrections which may adjust language to reflect current practices, insert earlier omissions, delete redundancies and inaccuracies, delete temporary language, resolve inconsistencies and conflicts, update ongoing provisions, or remove ambiguities, and including retroactive applicability provisions.(Formerly HSB 715.)
Description: A bill for an act relating to statutory corrections which may adjust language to reflect current practices, insert earlier omissions, delete redundancies and inaccuracies, delete temporary language, resolve inconsistencies and conflicts, update ongoing provisions, or remove ambiguities, and including retroactive applicability provisions.(Formerly HSB 715.)
Last Action: Withdrawn. H.J. 581.
Last Action Date: March 15, 2022
Title: A bill for an act relating to the carrying of weapons by certain individuals involved with law enforcement.(See SF 174.)
Description: A bill for an act relating to the carrying of weapons by certain individuals involved with law enforcement.(See SF 174.)
Last Action: Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 174. S.J. 177.
Last Action Date: January 27, 2021
Title: A bill for an act relating to the carrying of weapons by certain individuals involved with law enforcement.(Formerly SF 30.)
Description: A bill for an act relating to the carrying of weapons by certain individuals involved with law enforcement.(Formerly SF 30.)
Last Action: Referred to Judiciary. S.J. 726.
Last Action Date: April 1, 2021
Title: A bill for an act establishing which actions may be brought against firearm and ammunition manufacturers, distributors, importers, trade associations, sellers, or dealers.(See SF 514.)
Description: A bill for an act establishing which actions may be brought against firearm and ammunition manufacturers, distributors, importers, trade associations, sellers, or dealers.(See SF 514.)
Last Action: Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 514. S.J. 500.
Last Action Date: March 2, 2021
Title: A bill for an act establishing which actions may be brought against firearm and ammunition manufacturers, distributors, importers, trade associations, sellers, or dealers.(Formerly SF 344.)
Description: A bill for an act establishing which actions may be brought against firearm and ammunition manufacturers, distributors, importers, trade associations, sellers, or dealers.(Formerly SF 344.)
Last Action: Withdrawn. S.J. 651.
Last Action Date: March 22, 2021
Title: A bill for an act relating to the acquisition and possession of weapons and providing penalties.(Formerly SSB 1232.)
Description: A bill for an act relating to the acquisition and possession of weapons and providing penalties.(Formerly SSB 1232.)
Last Action: Withdrawn. S.J. 654.
Last Action Date: March 22, 2021
Title: A bill for an act relating to the acquisition and possession of weapons and providing penalties.(See SF 535.)
Description: A bill for an act relating to the acquisition and possession of weapons and providing penalties.(See SF 535.)
Last Action: Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 535.
Last Action Date: March 3, 2021
Title: A bill for an act creating the second amendment preservation Act, and providing penalties.
Description: A bill for an act creating the second amendment preservation Act, and providing penalties.
Last Action: Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
Last Action Date: January 19, 2022
Title: A bill for an act relating to the carrying, transportation, or possession of firearms on real property comprising a person's place of employment.(See SF 2250.)
Description: A bill for an act relating to the carrying, transportation, or possession of firearms on real property comprising a person's place of employment.(See SF 2250.)
Last Action: Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2250. S.J. 258.
Last Action Date: February 9, 2022
Title: A bill for an act relating to the carrying, transportation, or possession of firearms on real property comprising a person's place of employment.(Formerly SF 2143.)
Description: A bill for an act relating to the carrying, transportation, or possession of firearms on real property comprising a person's place of employment.(Formerly SF 2143.)
Last Action: Referred to Labor and Business Relations. S.J. 621.
Last Action Date: March 24, 2022
Title: A bill for an act relating to identification markings on firearms and firearm parts, and providing penalties.
Description: A bill for an act relating to identification markings on firearms and firearm parts, and providing penalties.
Last Action: Subcommittee: Schultz, Bolkcom, and Rowley. S.J. 278.
Last Action Date: February 14, 2022
Title: A bill for an act relating to statutory corrections which may adjust language to reflect current practices, insert earlier omissions, delete redundancies and inaccuracies, delete temporary language, resolve inconsistencies and conflicts, update ongoing provisions, or remove ambiguities, and including retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly SSB 3109.) Effective date: 07/01/2022. Applicability date: 07/01/2021, 07/01/2020.
Description: A bill for an act relating to statutory corrections which may adjust language to reflect current practices, insert earlier omissions, delete redundancies and inaccuracies, delete temporary language, resolve inconsistencies and conflicts, update ongoing provisions, or remove ambiguities, and including retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly SSB 3109.) Effective date: 07/01/2022. Applicability date: 07/01/2021, 07/01/2020.
Last Action: Signed by Governor. S.J. 814.
Last Action Date: April 21, 2022
Title: A bill for an act relating to the use of a simulated firearm or simulated explosive when committing certain criminal offenses, and providing penalties.(Formerly SF 2173.)
Description: A bill for an act relating to the use of a simulated firearm or simulated explosive when committing certain criminal offenses, and providing penalties.(Formerly SF 2173.)
Last Action: Fiscal note.
Last Action Date: March 8, 2022
Title: A bill for an act relating to statutory corrections which may adjust language to reflect current practices, insert earlier omissions, delete redundancies and inaccuracies, delete temporary language, resolve inconsistencies and conflicts, update ongoing provisions, or remove ambiguities, and including retroactive applicability provisions.(See SF 2295.)
Description: A bill for an act relating to statutory corrections which may adjust language to reflect current practices, insert earlier omissions, delete redundancies and inaccuracies, delete temporary language, resolve inconsistencies and conflicts, update ongoing provisions, or remove ambiguities, and including retroactive applicability provisions.(See SF 2295.)
Last Action: Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2295.
Last Action Date: February 15, 2022
