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IA HF430
Bill
Status
2/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Shipley
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "Anti-Red Flag Gun Seizure Act" prohibiting state agencies, political subdivisions, and law enforcement from enforcing any federal or state red flag laws that allow seizure of firearms without a contested court adjudication
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Defines "red flag law" as any law, order, or measure directing temporary or permanent firearm seizure without court adjudication, or any prohibition on firearm ownership without a violent felony conviction or other disqualification under Iowa Code section 724.8B
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Bars state and local entities from receiving federal funds for the purpose of enforcing any red flag law against Iowa residents
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Imposes a $50,000 civil penalty per occurrence on political subdivisions or law enforcement agencies whose officers knowingly violate the act by enforcing red flag laws
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Allows injured parties to pursue injunctive relief, damages, attorney fees, and costs in district court, with sovereign immunity explicitly waived as a defense
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to the seizure of firearms without the adjudication of a contested court case, providing penalties, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 2718.)
Last Action
Withdrawn. H.J. 614.
3/9/2026