This bill amends existing laws regarding the conveyance of firearms in or on snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles in Iowa. It removes the current prohibitions that prevent individuals from operating or riding these vehicles with a loaded firearm unless they are on land they own, possess, or rent. Additionally, it eliminates the exceptions that allow nonambulatory persons to carry uncased and unloaded firearms while operating or riding these vehicles. The bill also repeals the prohibition against discharging firearms from snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles while hunting, provided the vehicle is not in motion.

Furthermore, the bill repeals Section 483A.36, which outlines the penalties for carrying firearms in vehicles on public highways. Under current law, individuals are subject to fines for conveying an assembled, unloaded gun or a loaded gun in a vehicle. The bill strikes these scheduled fines, effectively removing the penalties associated with the conveyance of firearms in vehicles. Overall, the legislation aims to simplify the regulations surrounding the transport of firearms in specific vehicles.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 321G.13, 321I.14, 805.8B, 483A.36