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IA HF430

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Shipley

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Bars state and local entities from receiving federal funds for the purpose of enforcing any red flag law against Iowa residents

  • 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

  • Allows injured parties to pursue injunctive relief, damages, attorney fees, and costs in district court, with sovereign immunity explicitly waived as a defense

  • 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Withdrawn.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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/17/2025

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