HF 702: Relating to the sale and regulation of consumer fireworks

What it does

This bill relates to limitations on the sale and regulation of consumer fireworks. The bill allows for consumer fireworks to be sold from a permanent structure at any time throughout the year. Current law prohibits the sale of fireworks from a permanent structure on dates other than between June and July and between December and January 3. The bill does not amend the current restriction on the sale of fireworks from a temporary structure (June to July 8).2(4). on the Saturdays and Sundays immediately preceding and following December 31.

Lobbying · 7 for, 11 against

For: American Promotional Events; Americans For Prosperity; Bellino Fireworks, Inc.; Iowa Retail Federation; Jakes Fireworks; Personal Interest-Jim Henter; Phantom Fireworks Showrooms LLC

Against: American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA); Blank Childrens Hospital; Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company; Humane World for Animals; Iowa Association of Professional Fire Chiefs; Iowa Chapter of the National Emergency Number Association (NENA); Iowa Fire Chiefs Association; Iowa Fire Marshal's Association; Iowa Firefighters Association (IFA); Iowa League of Cities; Mutual Insurance Association of Iowa

In plain words

1. February 28, 2025Filed in the House
2. May 12, 2025Withdrawn