91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
HF 2495: Relating to use of and reporting requirements related to forfeited weapons
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 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.
Sponsors
Rep. Megan Jones (R)
Cost
No fiscal note
Lobbying · 3 for, 0 against
For: Iowa Firearms Coalition, Inc.; Iowa Minuteman Civil Defense Corps; VALOR Iowa
In plain words
- February 16, 2026Filed in the House
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/HF2495