91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

HF 2020: Relating to hunter education requirements

Became HF 2335 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

This bill relates to hunter education requirements. Under current law, a person born after January 1, 1972, must complete a hunter education course prior to receiving a hunting license. The department of natural resources (department) recognizes certifications issued by another state, country, or province for completion of a course that meets the standards adopted by the international hunter education association —— United States of America as valid to satisfy the hunter education requirement. The bill adds certifications issued by a nationally recognized organization, including the national rifle association, to the list of recognized certifications that may fulfill the hunter education requirement.

Cost

No fiscal note

House subcommittee · named January 14, 2026

Rep. Taylor R. Collins (R) · taylor.collins@legis.iowa.gov
Rep. Jason Gearhart (R) · jason.gearhart@legis.iowa.gov
Rep. J.D. Scholten (D) · j.d.scholten@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 4 for, 1 against

For: Iowa Bowhunters Association; Iowa Firearms Coalition, Inc.; Iowa Minuteman Civil Defense Corps; National Rifle Association of America

Against: Izaak Walton League - Iowa Division

In plain words

January 13, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Natural Resources committee
January 14, 2026House subcommittee named: Collins, Gearhart and Scholten
January 26, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
February 3, 2026Approved by the House committee
February 3, 2026Committee vote: 13–8
February 6, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2335
March 16, 2026Withdrawn