HF 2159: Relating to reporting requirements for lost or stolen firearms

What it does

This bill relates to reporting requirements for lost or stolen firearms. The bill provides that an individual, firm, or corporation that owns a firearm who reports any loss or theft of the firearm to the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the location where the loss or theft of the firearm occurred or, if the location where the loss or theft of the firearm occurred is not known, to the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the location where the individual resides or the firm or corporation has its principal place of business shall have an affirmative defense against civil and criminal liability if the lost or stolen firearm is subsequently used to commit a crime or cause injury to another person.

Lobbying · 3 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Catholic Conference; League of Women Voters of Iowa; March For Our Lives Iowa

In plain words

1. January 25, 2024Filed in the House and sent to the Public Safety committee