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IA HF428

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Shipley

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Second Amendment Preservation Act" prohibiting Iowa state agencies, political subdivisions, public officers, and employees from enforcing, attempting to enforce, or providing material aid to enforce any federal firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition laws, regulations, executive orders, or court orders against law-abiding citizens

  • Defines "law-abiding citizen" as a person not precluded under state law from possessing a firearm and who is legally present in the United States or Iowa

  • Establishes a $50,000 civil penalty per violation against political subdivisions or law enforcement agencies that employ officers who knowingly violate the Act while acting under color of state or federal law

  • Allows injured law-abiding citizens to pursue injunctive relief in district court, with hearings on temporary restraining orders or preliminary injunctions required within 30 days of service, and permits courts to award reasonable attorney fees to prevailing parties

  • Provides exceptions allowing cooperation with federal officers in cross-border criminal pursuits, federal prosecutions involving controlled substances or crimes against persons with ancillary weapons charges, and acceptance of federal assistance for enforcing state laws

Legislative Description

A bill for an act creating the second amendment preservation Act, and providing penalties.

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 336.

2/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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