91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
HF 2616: Relating to shooting from roads, and making penalties applicable
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 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.
Sponsors
Rep. Heather Hora (R), Rep. Devon Wood (R)
Cost
No fiscal note
Lobbying · 0 for, 3 against
Against: Iowa Conservation Alliance; Iowa Coon Hunters Association; Iowa Trappers Association
In plain words
- February 19, 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/HF2616