Bills › 90th General Assembly
Authorizing a county attorney to be issued a professional permit to carry weapons
Topics:Courts & civil lawFirearms
Same legislation: HF 2570
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 22, 2024
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 24, 2024
- Done: House committeeFebruary 15, 2024
- Done: Passes the HouseMarch 6, 202470–24
- Done: Senate committeeMarch 13, 2024
- Done: Passes the SenateApril 9, 202434–12
- Done: To the GovernorApril 23, 2024
- Done: Signed into lawMay 1, 2024
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What’s in it
This bill authorizes a county attorney to be issued a professional permit to carry weapons.6 (professional permit to carry weapons) and subject to the following requirements: an application for a permit by an assistant county attorney must be approved by the county attorney of each county in which the applicant serves prior to a permit to carry weapons being issued; and the sheriff of the issuing county may require the applicant, at the applicant’s expense, to complete a proficiency examination prior to the permit to carry weapons being issued.
Read the full explanation
The bill provides that a permit issued to a county attorney or assistant county attorney grants authorization to go armed anywhere in the state at all times, including on the grounds of a school. The bill provides that permits issued to county attorneys and assistant county attorneys are valid through the holder of the permit’s period of employment unless otherwise canceled. When the employment is terminated, the holder of the permit is required to surrender it to the issuing officer for cancellation.
From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text · What changed before it passed
House subcommittee
Named January 24, 2024. On February 1, 2024 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 2-1.
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Iowa Code it changes
Amends§724.6
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Lobbying
4 for · 1 against · 3 undecided · Who →
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- SF 2153 Authorizing a member of the general assembly to be issued a professional permit to carry w…91st General Assembly · Subcommittee recommends passageSimilar
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