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This bill adds a new provision to existing Iowa law that prohibits discharging a firearm from within or on a motor vehicle while on a public roadway. Specifically, the bill defines key terms by referencing existing statutory definitions: a "motor vehicle" is understood according to section 321.1, subsection 42, and a "public roadway" is defined in section 321.1, subsection 65. While the government-provided summary indicates that violating this new provision would result in a simple misdemeanor punishable by a $30 fine, the bill text itself does not explicitly state the penalty. The legislation appears aimed at enhancing public safety by preventing firearm discharge from vehicles on public roads, which could potentially endanger other drivers, passengers, or pedestrians. This new subsection expands upon existing Iowa Code restrictions regarding firearm use near public spaces, adding a specific prohibition on firearms being discharged from vehicles on roadways.

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https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF23