Iowa 91th General Assembly Status: Introduced

HF55 — A bill for an act relating to mandatory minimum sentences relating to the control, possession, receipt, or transportation of a firearm or offensive weapon by a felon and providing penalties.

Last action — Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 153.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

A bill for an act relating to mandatory minimum sentences relating to the control, possession, receipt, or transportation of a firearm or offensive weapon by a felon and providing penalties.

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

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Action History

  1. Subcommittee: Reichman, Dawson, and Knox. S.J. 106.

  2. * * * * * END OF 2025 ACTIONS * * * * *

  3. Referred to Judiciary. S.J. 1057.

  4. Placed on calendar under unfinished business. S.J. 688.

  5. Fiscal note.

  6. Placed on calendar.

  7. Committee report, recommending passage. S.J. 437.

  8. Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.

  9. Subcommittee Meeting: 01/29/2025 11:00AM Senate Lounge.

  10. Subcommittee: Reichman, Dawson, and Knox. S.J. 137.

  11. Introduced, referred to Judiciary. S.J. 123.

  12. Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 176.

  13. Committee vote: Yeas, 21. Nays, 2. H.J. 145.

  14. Committee report, recommending amendment and passage. H.J. 145.

  15. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  16. Subcommittee Meeting: 01/22/2025 8:30AM House Lounge 2.

  17. Subcommittee: Rinker, Hermanson and Meyer, B. H.J. 82.

  18. Introduced, referred to Public Safety. H.J. 46.

  19. Referred to Public Safety. H.J. 895.

  20. Fiscal note.

  21. Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 153.

Sponsors

  • COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HF55 do?
A bill for an act relating to mandatory minimum sentences relating to the control, possession, receipt, or transportation of a firearm or offensive weapon by a felon and providing penalties.
Who sponsors HF55?
HF55 is sponsored by COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY.
What is the current status of HF55?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HF55?
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