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IA SF462
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes escalating mandatory minimum sentences for felons who possess, receive, or transport firearms or offensive weapons: 2 years for first offense (class "D" felony), 4 years for second offense (class "D" felony), 7 years for third offense (class "C" felony), and 10 years for fourth or subsequent offenses (class "C" felony)
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Prohibits courts from deferring judgment or sentencing, or suspending execution of mandatory minimum sentences, except first-offense sentences may be suspended upon county attorney recommendation
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Prevents earned time credits from reducing any mandatory minimum sentence; earned time applies only to the indeterminate portion of the term beyond the mandatory minimum
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Repeals Section 724.31A of the Iowa Code (related to sharing identifying information of persons prohibited from acquiring pistols or revolvers by court order)
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Takes effect July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to weapons, including mandatory minimum sentences relating to the control, possession, receipt, or transportation of a firearm or offensive weapon by a felon, and the sharing of identifying information of persons prohibited from acquiring a pistol or revolver by court order, and providing penalties. (Formerly SSB 1125.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.
Last Action
Fiscal note.
6/11/2025