Relating to lost or stolen firearms, and providing penalties

Sponsored by Sen. Tony Bisignano (D), Sen. Matt Blake (D), Sen. Molly Donahue (D), Sen. Renee Hardman (D), Sen. Izaah Knox (D), Sen. Janet Petersen (D), Sen. Art Staed (D), Sen. Thomas Townsend (D)

Topics:Firearms Public safety & emergencies

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Where it is now

Done: IntroducedJanuary 27, 2026
Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 28, 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 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary If you discover that a gun you own has been lost or stolen, you must tell your local police within 48 hours. Failing to report it can result in a fine of $50.¹

Read the official explanation

This bill relates to lost or stolen firearms. The bill requires the owner of a firearm to report a lost or stolen firearm to the local law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the place where the firearm is believed to have been lost or stolen within 48 hours of discovering that the firearm has been lost or stolen. A person who violates the bill commits a simple misdemeanor punishable with a scheduled fine in the amount of $50.

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Senate subcommittee

Named January 28, 2026. It hasn’t reported yet.

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§724.33

Amends§805.8C

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Lobbying

1 for · 4 against · 0 undecided · Who →

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Tried before

HF 116Cleared committee88th GA HF 168Cleared committee90th GA

91st General Assembly

SF 2125Cleared committee

Earlier and later bills are matched by wording or an identical title.

Tried before

This idea has been filed in 2 earlier General Assemblies. None got through a chamber.

HF 168 Relating to a lost or stolen firearm, and providing penalties
90th General Assembly · In committee · very similar
Cleared committee
HF 116 Relating to a lost or stolen firearm, and providing penalties
88th General Assembly · In committee · very similar
Cleared committee

Matched by wording or an identical title.