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Authorizing a member of the general assembly to be issued a professional permit to carry weapons
Sponsored by Sen. Scott Webster (R)
Topics:Courts & civil lawFirearms
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 29, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 4, 2026
- Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
6. The bill directs an application for a permit by an applicant to be submitted to the sheriff for the county in which the applicant resides. The sheriff of the issuing county may require the applicant, at the applicant’s expense, to complete a proficiency examination prior to the permit to carry weapons being issued. The bill provides that a permit issued to a member of the general assembly grants authorization to go armed anywhere in the state at all times, including on the grounds of a school.
Read the full explanation
The bill provides that a permit issued to a member of the general assembly is valid through the holder of the permit’s period of employment unless otherwise canceled. When the employment is terminated, the holder of the permit is required to surrender the permit to the issuing officer for cancellation.
From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text
Senate subcommittee
Named February 4, 2026. On February 12, 2026 it recommended passage.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
1 written public comment to its subcommittee: February 12, 2026 (1) · on the Legislature’s site
Iowa Code it changes
Amends§724.6
Read from the bill as introduced. Each links to every bill touching that chapter of the Iowa Code. How the Code works
Lobbying
1 for · 1 against · 0 undecided · Who →
Tried before
This idea has been filed in an earlier General Assembly. A version became law.
- HF 2570 Authorizing a county attorney to be issued a professional permit to carry weapons90th General Assembly · Signed by Governor · similarBecame law
Similar bills this General Assembly
- HF 530 Authorizing a member of the general assembly, judicial officer, attorney general, deputy a…91st General Assembly · Passed both chambersSimilar
- HSB 168 Authorizing a judicial officer to be issued a professional permit to carry weapons91st General Assembly · In committeeSimilar
Matched by the wording of each bill’s explanation, or an identical title. Companion bills and renumbered versions of this bill aren’t listed; they’re the same bill.