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IA HF2718

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Anti-Red Flag Gun Seizure Act" prohibiting Iowa state agencies, political subdivisions, and law enforcement from enforcing federal or state red flag laws that would seize firearms from law-abiding citizens without a violent felony conviction.

  • Defines "red flag law" as any law, order, or measure directing temporary or permanent seizure of firearms, accessories, or ammunition, or prohibiting possession without conviction of a violent felony.

  • Bars state and local government entities from receiving federal funds to enforce any red flag laws against Iowa residents.

  • Imposes a $50,000 civil penalty per occurrence on political subdivisions or law enforcement agencies whose officers knowingly violate the act, with injured parties able to seek injunctive relief, damages, and attorney fees.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment and waives sovereign immunity as a defense in enforcement actions.

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to the seizure of firearms, providing penalties, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HF 430.)

Last Action

Subcommittee: Evans, Quirmbach, and Taylor. S.J. 551.

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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