SF 106: 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.

Senate subcommittee · named January 23, 2025

• Sen. Jason Schultz (R) · jason.schultz@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Izaah Knox (D) · izaah.knox@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Scott Webster (R) · scott.webster@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. January 22, 2025Filed in the Senate and sent to the Judiciary committee
2. January 23, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Schultz, Knox and Webster
3. January 29, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 12, 2025Approved by the Senate committee
5. March 17, 2025Passed the Senate, 39–7
6. March 18, 2025Arrived in the House
7. March 26, 2025Took the place of HF 925 on the House floor (the same legislation)
8. March 26, 2025Passed the House, 93–3
9. April 28, 2025Passed the Senate, 42–8
10. May 6, 2025Sent to the Governor
11. May 6, 2025Signed into law