HF 2138 Iowa House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to use of and reporting requirements related to forfeited weapons.

HF 2138 clarifies how Iowa law enforcement must handle forfeited weapons and ammunition. It requires that all seized weapons and ammunition be deposited with the Iowa Department of Public Safety, which may use them for law enforcement, testing, or destroy them, or sell non-illegal weapons (not classified as offensive weapons) to other agencies. The bill also mandates an annual audit by the Department to track all forfeited weapons, documenting their use and location. This affects law enforcement agencies and the Department of Public Safety in managing seized items. The changes update current procedures for disposal and reporting of forfeited weapons.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Last action Feb 16, 2026
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Committee
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Feb 16, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2495.
legislature
Feb 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee vote: Yeas, 23. Nays, 0.
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee report, recommending passage.
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
legislature
Jan 28, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 02/05/2026 12:30PM House Lounge.
legislature
Jan 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee: Wills, J., Gosa and Holt.
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Public Safety.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Megan Jones
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