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IA HF2020

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jason Gearhart

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Persons born after January 1, 1972 must complete a commission-approved hunter education course before obtaining a hunting license
  • Individuals 11 years or older may enroll in hunter education courses, with certificates becoming valid on the person's 12th birthday
  • Certifications from nationally recognized organizations, including the National Rifle Association, are now accepted to fulfill the hunter education requirement
  • Online hunter education courses offered or approved by the Department of Natural Resources can satisfy the requirement without an in-person field day
  • In-person field days may still be offered as an optional supplemental opportunity but are not mandatory for course completion

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to hunter education requirements.(See HF 2335.)

Last Action

Withdrawn. H.J. 672.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources1/13/2026

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