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IA SF462
IA SF462A bill for an act relating to weapons, including mandatory minimum sentences relating to the control, possession, receipt, or transportation of a firearm or offensive weapon by a felon, and the sharing of identifying information of persons prohibited from acquiring a pistol or revolver by court order, and providing penalties. (Formerly SSB 1125.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.
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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
03/13/2025
03/13/2025
Crossed Over
03/12/2025
03/12/2025
Passed
05/23/2025
05/23/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/27/2025
05/27/2025
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO WEAPONS, INCLUDING MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCES RELATING TO THE CONTROL, POSSESSION, RECEIPT, OR TRANSPORTATION OF A FIREARM OR OFFENSIVE WEAPON BY A FELON, AND THE SHARING OF IDENTIFYING INFORMATION OF PERSONS PROHIBITED FROM ACQUIRING A PISTOL OR REVOLVER BY COURT ORDER, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Iowa's existing law regarding firearm possession by felons, significantly increasing mandatory minimum sentences for repeat offenders. Specifically, the bill establishes a graduated sentencing structure for felons who are found in possession of a firearm or offensive weapon: first-time offenders would face a class "D" felony with a mandatory minimum of two years in prison, second-time offenders would receive a class "D" felony with a four-year mandatory minimum, third-time offenders would receive a class "C" felony with a seven-year mandatory minimum, and fourth or subsequent offenses would result in a class "C" felony with a ten-year mandatory minimum. The bill also includes provisions that prevent courts from deferring judgment or suspending mandatory minimum sentences, except for first-time offenders with county attorney recommendation. Additionally, the bill stipulates that earned time credits cannot be used to reduce mandatory minimum sentences, though they can be applied to the overall indeterminate term of incarceration. The bill also repeals a previous section of the code (Section 724.31A) and is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary (Senate)
Last Action
Fiscal note. (on 06/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF462 |
| Final Fiscal Note — Weapons Background Checks, Information Sharing | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/FN/1540784.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGE/91/attachments/SF462.html |
| Fiscal Note - Weapons Background Checks, Information Sharing | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/FN/1527236.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SF462.html |
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