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HF 2616Died when the session ended · February 19, 2026

Relating to shooting from roads, and making penalties applicable

Sponsored by the House Transportation Committee, Rep. Heather Hora (R), Rep. Devon Wood (R)

Topics:FirearmsTransportation

Same legislation: HF 2162

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 26, 2026
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 28, 2026
  3. Done: House committeeFebruary 17, 2026
  4. 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 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary People are not allowed to shoot rifles, shotguns, pistols, or revolvers while on any part of a public road or shoulder. This rule applies to everyone except police officers and military members performing their official duties. Anyone who breaks this law could be required to pay a $30 fine.1

Read the official explanation

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.

Full bill text2

Iowa Code it changes

Amends§481A.54

How the Code works3

Lobbying

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