SF 2318: Relating to nonresident deer hunting licenses

What it does

Under current law, a nonresident who purchases an antlered or any sex deer hunting license is required to purchase an antlerless deer only deer hunting license at the same time. This bill requires the purchase of an antlerless deer only deer hunting license unless the zone in which the nonresident is purchasing the antlered or any sex deer hunting license is designated by the commission as not required.

House subcommittee · named February 26, 2026

• Rep. Taylor R. Collins (R) · taylor.collins@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Austin Baeth (D) · austin.baeth@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Austin Harris (R) · austin.harris@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Bowhunters Association; Iowa Sportsmans Club

In plain words

1. February 9, 2026Filed in the Senate and sent to the Natural Resources and Environment committee · as SSB 3127
2. February 9, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Rozenboom, Bennett and Pike · as SSB 3127
3. February 11, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes · as SSB 3127
4. February 12, 2026Filed in the Senate
5. February 12, 2026Approved by the Senate committee
6. February 12, 2026Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2318 · as SSB 3127
7. February 24, 2026Passed the Senate, 48–0
8. February 25, 2026Arrived in the House
9. February 26, 2026House subcommittee named: Collins, Baeth and Harris
10. March 3, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
11. March 18, 2026Approved by the House committee
12. March 18, 2026Committee vote: 19–0
13. April 23, 2026Passed the House, 86–0
14. May 5, 2026Sent to the Governor
15. May 15, 2026Signed into law