Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee 8 D cosponsors

HF 2115 — A bill for an act relating to the creation of an extreme risk protective order against a person in possession of a firearm who presents a significant danger to the person’s self or others, and providing penalties.

Last action — Introduced, referred to Public Safety.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill establishes a new framework for extreme risk protective orders in Iowa, enabling designated individuals to petition for the removal of firearms from persons deemed a significant danger to themselves or others.

  • Section 664A.1

    b. “Protective order” does not include an extreme risk protective order issued pursuant to chapter 664B.

    Clarifies that extreme risk protective orders will not be categorized under existing protective orders.

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    Chapter 664B, establishing definitions and procedures for extreme risk protective orders.

    Creates a new chapter in the Iowa Code outlining the process and definitions for extreme risk protective orders.

  • 664B.1

    “Affidavit” means a written declaration or statement of fact made under oath, or legally sufficient affirmation, before any person authorized to administer oaths within or without the state.

    Defines 'affidavit' in the context of extreme risk protective orders.

  • 664B.3

    In lieu of personal service of an extreme risk protective order or an emergency extreme risk protective order on a respondent whose firearms are to be surrendered by such an order, a sheriff of any county in this state or any peace officer or corrections officer... may serve the respondent with a short-form notification.

    Allows for short-form notification to be used instead of personal service for extreme risk protective orders.

  • 664B.4

    The department of justice shall prescribe standard forms to be used by a plaintiff proceeding pro se when filing a petition under this chapter.

    Mandates the creation of standardized forms for individuals filing pro se petitions for extreme risk protective orders.

  • 664B.5

    A county attorney’s office may provide assistance to a plaintiff wishing to initiate proceedings pursuant to this chapter...

    Enables county attorney offices to assist plaintiffs who cannot afford legal representation in extreme risk protective order proceedings.

  • 664B.6

    A plaintiff may use any of the following addresses as a mailing address for purposes of filing a petition under this chapter:...

    Allows plaintiffs to provide alternative mailing addresses for safety and confidentiality when filing for protective orders.

  • 664B.7

    A hearing shall be held at which the plaintiff must prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the respondent presents a significant danger...

    Establishes requirements for hearings to determine the necessity of extreme risk protective orders.

Action History

  1. Introduced, referred to Public Safety.

Sponsors

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12 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 138 not signed on

Sponsors (12)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (138)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HF 2115?
HF 2115 is sponsored by Timi M. Brown-Powers (Democrat), Bob Kressig (Democrat), ABDUL-SAMAD, Ruth Ann Gaines (Democrat), Elinor A. Levin (Democrat), SCHEETZ, CAHILL, STECKMAN, Monica Kurth (Democrat), Jerome Amos Jr. (Democrat), Austin Baeth (Democrat), and Art Staed (Democrat).
What is the current status of HF 2115?
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.
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