HF 2303: Creating the second amendment preservation Act, providing penalties, and including effective date provisions

What it does

This bill creates the second amendment preservation Act. The bill defines “law-abiding citizen” to include a person who is not otherwise precluded under state law from possessing a firearm and does not include anyone who is not legally present in the United States or the state of Iowa. The bill affirms the state of Iowa’s authority to regulate firearms within its borders. The bill prohibits the enforcement of any federal infringement on the people’s right to keep and bear arms. The bill provides examples of federal actions that are considered infringements on the right to keep and bear arms, including those actions that might reasonably be expected to create a chilling effect on the purchase or ownership of firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition by law-abiding citizens or any act ordering the confiscation of firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition from law-abiding citizens.

Lobbying · 2 for, 6 against

For: Iowa Gun Owners; Iowa Minuteman Civil Defense Corps

Against: Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund; IA Mental Health Planning Council; Interfaith Alliance of Iowa Action Fund; Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence; Iowans for Gun Safety; League of Women Voters of Iowa

In plain words

1. February 8, 2022Filed in the House and sent to the State Government committee