HF 519: Relating to the disposition of firearms and ammunition deposited with the department of public safety through seizure or forfeiture proceedings

What it does

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.

House subcommittee · named February 25, 2025

• Rep. Zach Dieken (R) · zachary.dieken@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Jason Gearhart (R) · jason.gearhart@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Daniel Gosa (D) · daniel.gosa@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 4 for, 2 against

For: Iowa Firearms Coalition, Inc.; Iowa Minuteman Civil Defense Corps; National Rifle Association of America; VALOR Iowa

Against: Dubuque Coalition for Nonviolence (CNV); Iowans for Gun Safety

In plain words

1. February 20, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Public Safety committee
2. February 25, 2025House subcommittee named: Dieken, Gearhart and Gosa
3. March 4, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. March 5, 2025Approved by the House committee
5. March 5, 2025Committee vote: 21–0
6. March 7, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 871
7. March 31, 2025Withdrawn