Bills › 91st General Assembly
Relating to the disposition of firearms and ammunition deposited with the department of public safety through seizure or forfeiture proceedings
Sponsored by Rep. Matt W. Windschitl (R)
Topics:FirearmsPublic safety & emergencies
Same legislation: HF 871
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 20, 2025
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 25, 2025
- Done: House committeeMarch 5, 2025
- Done: Passes the HouseMarch 24, 202595–0
- Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
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What’s in it
This bill relates to the disposition of firearms and ammunition deposited with the department of public safety (department) through seizure or forfeiture proceedings. Current law provides the department with specified options on how to dispose of firearms or ammunition acquired through seizure or forfeiture, including destruction of the firearm or ammunition. The bill requires the department to sell seized or forfeited legal firearms and ammunition through public auction, unless an exception applies.
Read the full explanation
The exceptions include if the firearm or ammunition may be otherwise used by the department, has such distinctive or unique characteristics so as to make it an important addition to the department’s weapons archive, or is necessary for an exchange with a federal agency or agency from another state for specified uses or due to extraordinary circumstances, which shall be individually approved and recorded by the commissioner. The bill also provides that a firearm or ammunition may be destroyed only if it fails to sell at public auction or is determined damaged or unsafe for use. Certain disposition requirements do not apply to weapons or ammunition that are illegal or offensive weapons.
From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text
House subcommittee
Named February 25, 2025. On March 4, 2025 it recommended passage.
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Iowa Code it changes
Read from the bill as introduced. Each links to every bill touching that chapter of the Iowa Code. How the Code works
Lobbying
4 for · 2 against · 6 undecided · Who →
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