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IA HF2379

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jason Gearhart

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Iowa Code Section 724.4B to create a new exception to the prohibition on carrying firearms on school grounds
  • Allows individuals with a valid Iowa permit to carry weapons to bring firearms onto school property for any lawful purpose
  • Requires the firearm to be carried on or about the person's body and remain continuously under the person's control
  • Under current law, carrying a firearm on school grounds is a class "D" felony with limited exceptions; this bill expands those exceptions
  • Sponsored by Representatives Gearhart, Dieken, Fett, Stone, and Bradley

Legislative Description

A bill for an act allowing the carrying of weapons on the grounds of a school under certain circumstances.

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Public Safety. H.J. 243.

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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