Bill > SF98

This bill adds a new restriction to existing firearm discharge laws in Iowa, specifically prohibiting individuals from firing a firearm from inside or on top of a motor vehicle while on a public roadway. The bill builds upon current legal restrictions by creating a clear prohibition against shooting firearms from vehicles on public roads. A motor vehicle is defined under section 321.1, subsection 42, and a public roadway is defined under section 321.1, subsection 65. Violators of this provision would be subject to a simple misdemeanor, which carries a scheduled violation with a $30 fine. The purpose of the bill appears to be enhancing public safety by preventing potentially dangerous shooting situations that could occur from moving or stationary vehicles on public roads, thus reducing the risk of accidental injury or death to other motorists, pedestrians, or nearby property.

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https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF98