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IA HSB615

IA HSB615
A bill for an act relating to firearms and weapons, including the storage, carrying, possession, or transportation of weapons and the establishment, use, and maintenance of shooting ranges.


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Introduced
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Introduced Session

88th General Assembly

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to firearms and weapons, including the storage, carrying, possession, or transportation of weapons and the establishment, use, and maintenance of shooting ranges.

AI Summary

This Study Bill aims to standardize regulations concerning firearms and weapons across Iowa by limiting the authority of local governments, known as political subdivisions, to enact stricter rules than state law. Specifically, it prevents county and city zoning commissions or governing bodies from imposing conditions on the establishment, use, or maintenance of shooting ranges that exceed state requirements, ensuring consistency in their approval processes. The bill also clarifies that political subdivisions cannot create ordinances that regulate the ownership, possession, transfer, transportation, modification, registration, or licensing of firearms, firearms attachments, or other weapons if these actions are already legal under state law, and any existing ordinances that violate this are void. Furthermore, it prohibits political subdivisions from regulating the storage of weapons or ammunition, with an exception for explosive materials, though they may restrict carrying or possessing weapons in their buildings if they provide screening and armed security. Finally, the bill makes judicial orders prohibiting weapons in county courthouses or joint-use public facilities unenforceable unless they specifically apply to courtrooms, court offices, or courthouses used solely for judicial functions.

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Public Safety (House)

Last Action

Committee report, recommending amendment and passage. H.J. 328. (on 02/21/2020)

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