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IA HF2138
IA HF2138A bill for an act relating to use of and reporting requirements related to forfeited weapons.(See HF 2495.)
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to the use of and reporting requirements related to forfeited weapons. Under current law, weapons possessed, used, or available for use during a public offense that is a serious or aggravated misdemeanor or felony are subject to forfeiture. Weapons and ammunition seized by a law enforcement officer for forfeiture are deposited with the department of public safety. The bill allows forfeited ammunition and weapons to be relinquished to a law enforcement agency upon application in accordance with the rules of the department of public safety. The bill requires the department of public safety to conduct an annual audit of all forfeited weapons received by the department.
AI Summary
This bill allows law enforcement agencies to receive forfeited weapons and ammunition, which are items seized because they were used in or related to a serious crime. Currently, these items are sent to the department of public safety (DPS), and the bill clarifies that they can be given to a law enforcement agency if that agency applies for them according to DPS rules. Additionally, the DPS will now be required to conduct an annual audit, meaning a yearly review, of all forfeited weapons they receive, documenting how each weapon was used and where it is located. This change aims to provide more transparency and accountability in the handling of seized firearms.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2495. (on 02/16/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF2138 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2138.html |
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