A bill for an act relating to shooting from roads, and making penalties applicable.
HF 2162 prohibits shooting rifles, shotguns (with a slug load), pistols, or revolvers from any road, as defined by Iowa law. It directly affects anyone using or being near roads, including drivers, pedestrians, and property owners, by banning firearm discharge in these areas. The bill defines "road" broadly as any public or private way open to public traffic, excluding only peace officers and military personnel acting in their official duties. Violators face a $30 fine, with no other penalties specified. This bill aims to enhance public safety by preventing accidental or intentional firearm discharge near moving vehicles and pedestrians.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 26, 2026
Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
6
Committee
6
Feb 19, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2616.
legislature
Feb 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee vote: Yeas, 20. Nays, 0. Excused, 1.
lower
Feb 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee report, recommending amendment and passage.
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
legislature
Feb 10, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 02/11/2026 12:15PM RM 102.
legislature
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee: Wood, Cooling and Mommsen.
lower
Jan 26, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Transportation.
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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