SF 2245: Relating to the creation of an extreme risk protective order against a person in possession of a firearm who presents a significant danger to the person’s self or others, and providing penalties

What it does

This bill relates to the creation of an extreme risk protective order against a person who presents a significant danger to the person’s self or others by possessing, shipping, transporting, or receiving firearms. DEFINITIONS. The bill defines “family member” to mean a spouse, person cohabiting, a parent, or other person related by consanguinity or affinity.1. The bill defines “possession” to include ownership, custody, or control. The bill defines “plaintiff” to mean a family member, a person with whom the respondent is having an intimate relationship with, or a peace officer.

Senate subcommittee · named February 7, 2024

• Sen. Jason Schultz (R) · jason.schultz@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Janet Petersen (D) · janet.petersen@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Scott Webster (R) · scott.webster@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 5 for, 1 against

For: Episcopal Diocese of Iowa; Interfaith Alliance of Iowa Action Fund; Iowa Catholic Conference; Iowa Mental Health Advocacy; March For Our Lives Iowa

Against: Iowa Firearms Coalition, Inc.

In plain words

1. February 7, 2024Filed in the Senate and sent to the Judiciary committee
2. February 7, 2024Senate subcommittee named: Schultz, Petersen and Webster