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

HF 2335: Relating to hunter education requirements

Died when the session ended · The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.

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 to the list of recognized certifications that may fulfill the hunter education requirement.

Cost

No fiscal note

Senate subcommittee · named March 12, 2026

Sen. Mike Pike (R) · mike.pike@legis.iowa.gov
Sen. Lynn Evans (R) · lynn.evans@legis.iowa.gov
Sen. Renee Hardman (D) · renee.hardman@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

February 6, 2026Filed in the House
March 9, 2026Passed the House, 64–26
March 10, 2026Arrived in the Senate
March 12, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Pike, Evans and Hardman