90th General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

HF 155: Relating to mandatory minimum sentences relating to the control, possession, receipt, or transportation of a firearm or offensive weapon by a felon and providing penalties

Became HF 625 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

This bill relates to mandatory minimum sentences relating to the control, possession, receipt, or transportation of a firearm or offensive weapon by a felon. Current law provides that a person who is convicted of a felony in a state or federal court, or who is adjudicated delinquent on the basis of conduct that would constitute a felony if committed by an adult, and who knowingly has under the person’s dominion and control or possession, receives, or transports or causes to be transported a firearm or offensive weapon is guilty of a class “D” felony.

Cost

See the fiscal note

26(1). This cost is incurred across the entire LOS. Because the distribution of admissions between a first, second, third, and fourth or subsequent offense cannot be estimated, Figure 2 demonstrates the cost to the DOC if all individuals were admitted on a fir…

House subcommittee · named February 1, 2023

Rep. Matthew B. Rinker (R) · matthew.rinker@legis.iowa.gov
Rep. Bill Gustoff (R) · bill.gustoff@legis.iowa.gov
Rep. Rick L. Olson (D) · rick.olson@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 2 against

For: Iowa Firearms Coalition, Inc.; Iowa Minuteman Civil Defense Corps; Iowa State Sheriffs' & Deputies' Association

Against: Iowa Association for Justice; Iowans for Gun Safety

In plain words

January 30, 2023Filed in the House and sent to the Public Safety committee
February 1, 2023House subcommittee named: Rinker, Gustoff and Olson
February 7, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it
March 2, 2023Approved by the House committee
March 6, 2023Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 625
March 21, 2023Withdrawn