HF 129: Prohibiting the sale, transfer, or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices, providing penalties, and including effective date and applicability provisions

What it does

This bill prohibits the sale, transfer, or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices, provides a penalty, and includes effective date and applicability provisions. The bill provides that a person who sells, transfers, or possesses any large capacity ammunition feeding device commits an aggravated misdemeanor, punishable by confinement for no more than two years and a fine of at least $855 but not more than $8,540. Under the bill, a “large ammunition feeding device” means a magazine, belt, drum, or similar device that has a capacity of, or that can be readily restored or converted to accept, more than rounds of ammunition.

Lobbying · 2 for, 3 against

For: Iowans for Gun Safety; League of Women Voters of Iowa

Against: National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc.; Personal Interest -Bill Gustoff; Personal Interest-Sarah Abdouch

In plain words

1. January 21, 2021Filed in the House and sent to the Public Safety committee