HSB 199: Relating to the conveyance of firearms in or on certain vehicles

What it does

This bill relates to the conveyance of firearms in or on certain vehicles. Current law prohibits a person from operating or riding a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle with a loaded firearm in the person’s possession unless the person is operating or riding the snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle on land that is owned, possessed, or rented by the person, and the person’s conduct is otherwise lawful. Additionally, a person may operate or ride a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle with a loaded pistol or revolver on land that is not owned, possessed, or rented by the person, if the person’s conduct is otherwise lawful.

House subcommittee · named February 18, 2025

• Rep. Joshua Meggers (R) · joshua.meggers@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Daniel Gosa (D) · daniel.gosa@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Sam Wengryn (R) · sam.wengryn@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 4 for, 4 against

For: Iowa Firearms Coalition, Inc.; Iowa Minuteman Civil Defense Corps; Iowa Off -Highway Vehicle Association; National Rifle Association of America

Against: Dubuque Coalition for Nonviolence (CNV); Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council; Iowans for Gun Safety; League of Women Voters of Iowa

In plain words

1. February 18, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Public Safety committee
2. February 18, 2025House subcommittee named: Meggers, Gosa and Wengryn
3. February 25, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. March 6, 2025Approved by the House committee
5. March 6, 2025Committee vote: 21–2
6. March 12, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 925