HF 2162: Relating to shooting from roads, and making penalties applicable

What it does

This bill relates to shooting from roads. The bill prohibits a person from shooting any rifle, shotgun with a slug load, pistol, or revolver from any road. The bill defines “road” as the entire width between property lines through private property or the designated width through public property of every way or place of whatever nature if any part of such way or place is open to the use of the public, as a matter of right, for purposes of vehicular traffic. The bill does not apply to any peace officer or military personnel in the performance of their official duties. A person who unlawfully shoots any rifle, shotgun, pistol, or revolver from any road is subject to a scheduled fine of $30.

House subcommittee · named January 28, 2026

• Rep. Devon Wood (R) · devon.wood@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Jeff Cooling (D) · jeff.cooling@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Norlin G. Mommsen (R) · norlin.mommsen@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 0 for, 3 against

Against: Iowa Conservation Alliance; Iowa Coon Hunters Association; Iowa Trappers Association

In plain words

1. January 26, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Transportation committee
2. January 28, 2026House subcommittee named: Wood, Cooling and Mommsen
3. February 11, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
4. February 17, 2026Approved by the House committee
5. February 17, 2026Committee vote: 20–0
6. February 19, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2616