HSB 196: HSB 196

What it does

This bill relates to the possession and use of a firearm while on an electric scooter. The bill defines “electric scooter” as a device that is equipped with handlebars and an electric motor, and that is solely powered by a rider or by an electric motor capable of propelling the device without additional propulsion supplied by the rider at a maximum speed on a paved level surface of no more than miles per hour, or both.1. The bill prohibits a person from operating or riding an electric scooter with a firearm in the person’s possession unless the firearm is unloaded and enclosed in a carrying case, except as provided by the bill when the person’s conduct is otherwise lawful.

House subcommittee · named February 10, 2021

• Rep. Steven P. Bradley (R) · steven.bradley@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Robert P. Bacon (R)
• Rep. Timi Brown-Powers (D) · timi.brown-powers@legis.iowa.gov

In plain words

1. February 10, 2021Filed in the House and sent to the Natural Resources committee
2. February 10, 2021House subcommittee named: Bradley, Bacon and Brown-Powers
3. February 22, 2021Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. March 2, 2021Approved by the House committee
5. March 3, 2021Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 738