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IA HF716
A bill for an act relating to firearms requirements for hunting deer. (Formerly HF 179.) Effective date: 07/01/2020.
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Introduced
03/12/2019
03/12/2019
In Committee
03/21/2019
03/21/2019
Crossed Over
03/20/2019
03/20/2019
Passed
06/16/2020
06/16/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/18/2020
06/18/2020
Introduced Session
88th General Assembly
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to firearms requirements for hunting deer. (Formerly HF 179.) Effective date: 07/01/2020.
AI Summary
This bill amends Iowa's laws related to firearms requirements for hunting deer. It requires the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to define and categorize firearms in a manner consistent with federal law. The bill also expands the types of pistols and revolvers that can be used for deer hunting, including those with a barrel length of at least four inches and firing certain types of straight wall or other centerfire ammunition. The bill also allows the use of certain straight wall cartridge rifles for deer hunting during specific seasons, and imposes penalties for possessing prohibited firearms while hunting deer.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Public Safety (H)
Last Action
Signed by Governor. H.J. 789. (on 06/18/2020)
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