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IA SF2280
Bill
AI Summary
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Authorizes members of the general assembly, judicial officers, the attorney general, deputy attorneys general, and assistant attorneys general to obtain professional permits to carry weapons, with permits valid statewide at all times including on school grounds.
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Creates the criminal offense of threatening a general assembly member or judicial officer, and separately criminalizes the malicious sharing of personal information (doxxing) of these officials or their immediate family members.
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Classifies "true threats" directed at public officials as harassment under Iowa law, subjecting offenders to harassment penalties.
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Requires permit applicants from the attorney general's office to submit applications to the sheriff of their county of residence, with optional proficiency examination standards not exceeding those required of peace officers.
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Professional carry permits for covered officials remain valid throughout their period of employment rather than expiring after 12 months like standard permits.
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to the safety of persons in certain professions involved with the judicial system, including authorizing a member of the general assembly, judicial officer, attorney general, deputy attorney general, or assistant attorney general to be issued a professional permit to carry weapons, establishing the criminal offenses of threatening and the malicious sharing of personal information of a general assembly member or a judicial officer or a general assembly member's or a judicial officer's immediate family, and considering true threats to public officials as harassment, and providing penalties. (Formerly SSB 3087.)
Last Action
Fiscal note.
3/6/2026