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

HF 205: Relating to hunting seasons during which a nonambulatory hunter may use certain firearms with a specifically issued deer hunting license

Became HF 646 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

This bill limits the hunting seasons during which a nonambulatory hunter may use certain firearms with an any sex deer hunting license. Currently, a nonambulatory hunter may use a shotgun or certain handguns or rifles while using an any sex deer hunting license during any established deer hunting season. The bill limits the seasons a nonambulatory hunter may use a shotgun or certain handguns or rifles while using an any sex deer hunting license to any firearm deer season.

Sponsors

Rep. Dean Fisher (R)

Cost

No fiscal note

House subcommittee · named February 11, 2025

  • Rep. Cindy Golding (R) · cindy.golding@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Eddie Andrews (R) · eddie.andrews@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Josh Turek (D) · josh.turek@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Bowhunters Association

In plain words

  1. February 3, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Natural Resources committee
  2. February 11, 2025House subcommittee named: Golding, Andrews and Turek
  3. February 13, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
  4. February 25, 2025Approved by the House committee
  5. February 25, 2025Committee vote: 13–8
  6. February 28, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 646

From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/91/HF205