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IA HF2379
IA HF2379A bill for an act allowing the carrying of weapons on the grounds of a school under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2026
05/03/2026
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
Under current law, a person who goes armed with, carries, or transports a firearm of any kind, whether concealed or not, on the grounds of a school commits a class “D” felony, with certain exceptions. This bill allows a person who holds a valid permit to carry weapons to carry weapons on the grounds of a school if the person carries a firearm for a lawful purpose on or about the person’s body, and the firearm remains continuously under the person’s control.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Iowa law, specifically Section 724.4B, which currently makes it a serious crime (a class "D" felony) to carry a firearm on school grounds, with some exceptions. The proposed change allows individuals who possess a valid permit to carry weapons to bring their firearms onto school grounds, provided they are carrying the firearm for a lawful reason and it remains under their constant control. This essentially creates a new exception to the general prohibition on carrying weapons at schools for those who have already been vetted and issued a permit to carry.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Public Safety. H.J. 243. (on 02/10/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF2379 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2379.html |
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