Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HF 396 — A bill for an act relating to the sale and use of consumer fireworks.

Last action — Introduced, referred to State Government.

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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The bill allows for year-round sales of consumer fireworks and permits their use on election day in even-numbered years.

  • Section 100.19, subsection 4, paragraph c, subparagraph (1)

    between June 1 and July 8 and between December 10 and January 3 each year, all dates inclusive → between June 1 and July 8 and between December 10 and January 3 each year, all dates inclusive

    This change clarifies the allowed sale periods for consumer fireworks but does not alter them.

  • Section 100.19, subsection 4, paragraph c, subparagraph (2)

    between June 13 and July 8 each year, both dates inclusive → between June 13 and July 8 each year, both dates inclusive

    This change clarifies the allowed sale period for consumer fireworks at temporary structures but does not alter it.

  • Section 727.2, subsection 4, paragraph a

    the general election on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years → the general election on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years,

    This change permits the use of consumer fireworks on the date of the general election.

Action History

  1. Introduced, referred to State Government.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (149)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HF 396?
HF 396 is sponsored by Bill Gustoff (Republican).
What is the current status of HF 396?
This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HF 396?
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