Bill > HSB9

This Study Bill proposes an amendment to the Iowa Constitution to explicitly state that the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed, recognizing it as a fundamental individual right of the sovereign state of Iowa. Crucially, it mandates that any restrictions on this right must undergo "strict scrutiny," a high legal standard requiring the government to demonstrate a compelling interest and that the restriction is narrowly tailored to achieve that interest. This proposed amendment, having been approved by two consecutive General Assemblies (legislative bodies), will be put before Iowa voters for approval at the general election in November 2022.