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IA SF2123
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires the Iowa Department of Public Safety to develop a system by December 1, 2026 to distribute unique serial numbers for home-manufactured firearms and unfinished frames/receivers
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Prohibits 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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Mandates that individuals who manufacture firearms must obtain and engrave a unique serial number within 30 days of completion, or 90 days after the department's system becomes operational
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Requires the department to verify requesters are not prohibited from possessing firearms before issuing serial numbers, with numbers issued within 3 business days for eligible individuals
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Exempts antique firearms, firearms manufactured by licensed manufacturers, and security exemplars from the serialization requirements
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to identification markings on firearms and firearm parts, and providing penalties.
Last Action
Subcommittee: Schultz, Blake, and Bousselot. S.J. 160.
1/28/2026