HF 2138: Relating to use of and reporting requirements related to forfeited weapons

What it does

This bill relates to the use of and reporting requirements related to forfeited weapons. Under current law, weapons possessed, used, or available for use during a public offense that is a serious or aggravated misdemeanor or felony are subject to forfeiture. Weapons and ammunition seized by a law enforcement officer for forfeiture are deposited with the department of public safety. The bill allows forfeited ammunition and weapons to be relinquished to a law enforcement agency upon application in accordance with the rules of the department of public safety. The bill requires the department of public safety to conduct an annual audit of all forfeited weapons received by the department.

House subcommittee · named January 22, 2026

• Rep. John H. Wills (R) · john.wills@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Daniel Gosa (D) · daniel.gosa@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Steven C. Holt (R) · steven.holt@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Firearms Coalition, Inc.; Iowa Minuteman Civil Defense Corps; VALOR Iowa

In plain words

1. January 21, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Public Safety committee
2. January 22, 2026House subcommittee named: Wills, J., Gosa and Holt
3. February 5, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
4. February 10, 2026Approved by the House committee
5. February 10, 2026Committee vote: 23–0
6. February 16, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2495