This bill amends Section 481A.54 of the Iowa Code to include a new prohibition against discharging a firearm from within or on a motor vehicle on public roadways. The bill defines "motor vehicle" and "public roadway" according to existing definitions in the Iowa Code. Currently, the law already restricts the discharge of firearms in certain contexts, such as shooting a rifle over public waters and highways, but this new provision specifically addresses the act of firing a weapon from a vehicle on public roads.

Violations of this new prohibition will be classified as a simple misdemeanor, which carries a penalty of a scheduled violation with a fine of $30. This addition aims to enhance public safety by preventing the discharge of firearms in potentially dangerous situations on roadways.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 481A.54