89th General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

SF 2145: Relating to the conveyance of guns in or on vehicles on public highways

Became SF 2317 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

Unless otherwise permitted by law, current law generally prohibits a person from having or carrying a gun in or on a vehicle on a public highway unless the gun is taken down or totally contained in a fastened case and with its barrels and attached magazines unloaded. A person conveying an assembled, unloaded gun is subject to a scheduled fine of $35. A person conveying a loaded gun is subject to a scheduled fine of $70. This bill repeals the prohibition and strikes the associated scheduled fines.

Cost

See the fiscal note

House File 2476 is estimated to decrease revenue by approximately $15,000.

Senate subcommittee · named February 1, 2022

Sen. Chris Cournoyer (R)
Sen. Claire Celsi (D)
Sen. J. Taylor

Lobbying · 3 for, 11 against

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

Against: Episcopal Diocese of Iowa; Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund; IA Mental Health Planning Council; Interfaith Alliance of Iowa Action Fund; Iowa Annual Conference of United Methodist Church; Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence; Iowa Conference of United Methodist Church; Iowa Mental Health Advocacy; Iowans for Gun Safety; Izaak Walton League - Iowa Division; League of Women Voters of Iowa

In plain words

January 31, 2022Filed in the Senate and sent to the Natural Resources and Environment committee
February 1, 2022Senate subcommittee named: Cournoyer, Celsi and J. Taylor
February 17, 2022Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2317