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IA HSB166
SB
Status
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Public Safety
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AI Summary
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Judicial officers (including supreme court justices, court of appeals judges, district judges, district associate judges, associate juvenile judges, associate probate judges, and magistrates) would be authorized to obtain professional permits to carry weapons under Iowa Code section 724.6
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Permits issued to judicial officers would allow them to carry weapons anywhere in the state at all times, including on school grounds, similar to permits issued to peace officers and county attorneys
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Permits for judicial officers would remain valid through their entire period of employment rather than expiring after 12 months, and must be surrendered for cancellation when employment terminates
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The issuing county sheriff may require judicial officer applicants to complete a proficiency examination at the applicant's expense, with standards not exceeding those required of peace officers
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The Iowa Supreme Court would be authorized to impose additional training or other requirements on judicial officers who hold permits under this section
Legislative Description
A bill for an act authorizing a judicial officer to be issued a professional permit to carry weapons.(See HF 530.)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 530.
2/20/2025