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IA SF2098
Bill
Status
1/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Molly Donahue
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AI Summary
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Requires background checks through the national instant criminal background check system (NICS) for all pistol and revolver acquisitions from unlicensed sellers, or possession of a valid permit to acquire or carry weapons
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Prohibits issuance of permits to acquire pistols or revolvers to persons under age 21, and invalidates nonprofessional carry permits for firearm transfers from licensed dealers for those under 21
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Mandates the Department of Public Safety develop a serial number distribution system by December 1, 2026, requiring all manufactured firearms to be marked with unique identification numbers within 30 days of completion
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Criminalizes removing, defacing, altering, or obliterating identification marks on firearms, with possession of such firearms serving as prima facie evidence of violation
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Establishes the "Charlie Kirk and Melissa Hortman Firearm Regulation Act" covering background checks, firearm identification markings, trigger locks, extreme risk protective orders, and mental health funding
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to firearms, including background checks for acquiring pistols or revolvers, identification markings on firearms and firearm parts, trigger locks, extreme risk protective orders, mental health funding, certain firearm transfers, and certain related crimes, and providing penalties.
Last Action
Subcommittee: Schultz, Blake, and Bousselot. S.J. 159.
1/28/2026