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SF 2153Died when the session ended · February 12, 2026

Authorizing a member of the general assembly to be issued a professional permit to carry weapons

Sponsored by Sen. Scott Webster (R)

Topics:FirearmsState government

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Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 29, 2026
  2. Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 4, 2026
  3. Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
  4. Next: Passes the Senate
  5. Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
  6. Next: Passes the House
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. 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 Members of the Iowa General Assembly can apply for a professional permit to carry weapons through their local county sheriff. This permit allows them to carry weapons anywhere in the state at all times, including on school grounds. The permit stays valid as long as they hold their office, but they must return it if they leave their position.1

Read the official explanation

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. 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.

Full bill text2

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

How the Code works3

Lobbying

1 for · 1 against · 0 undecided · Who →

Tried before

This idea has been filed in an earlier General Assembly. None got through a chamber.

  • HF 2083 Authorizing a county attorney to be issued a professional permit to carry weapons
    90th General Assembly · Renumbered as HF 2570 · similar
    Cleared committee

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