Relating to shooting from roads, and making penalties applicable

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 26, 2026
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 28, 2026
3. ✓
   Done: House committeeFebruary 17, 2026
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   Stopped: Passes the HouseDied when the General Assembly ended
5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

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

What’s in it

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 area of the highway right-of-way, including the shoulders, on which vehicles normally travel, and “shoulder” as the portion of a public road contiguous to the traveled way for the accommodation of disabled vehicles and for emergency use. 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.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

Iowa Code it changes

Amends§481A.54

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