HF 51: Relating to the carrying, transportation, or possession of a firearm in a building that is a place of religious worship located on nonpublic school property

What it does

4B(1) prohibits the carrying, transportation, or possession of a firearm of any kind, whether concealed or not, on the grounds of a public or nonpublic school.4B commits a class “D” felony. A class “D” felony is punishable by confinement for no more than five years and a fine of at least $750 but not more than $7,500.4(4); a person who has been specifically authorized by the school to go armed with, carry, or transport a firearm on the school grounds; and a licensee under Code chapter 80A (private investigative agencies and security agents) or an employee of such a licensee, while the licensee or employee is engaged in the performance of duties, and if the licensee or employee possesses a valid professional or nonprofessional permit to carry weapons.

Lobbying · 3 for, 5 against

For: Iowa Firearms Coalition, Inc.; National Rifle Association of America; Personal Interest-Jesse Cickavage

Against: Episcopal Diocese of Iowa; Iowa Catholic Conference; Iowa Conference of United Methodist Church; Iowa Police Chief Association (FKA Iowa Police Executive Forum); Iowans for Gun Safety

In plain words

1. January 22, 2019Filed in the House and sent to the Public Safety committee