Legislation / HF 2398

HOUSE FILE 2398 Introduced

The authorized possession of firearms on school property, including for certain drivers of school vehicles, firearms locked in vehicles, and retired peace officers

Sponsor   Jason Gearhart (R-HD-064) Last action   Introduced, referred to Public Safety. H.J. 257. — February 11, 2026 Full text   Iowa Legislature ↗
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Introduced
Passed Subcommittee
Passed Committee
Passed One Chamber
Passed Both Chambers
Signed by Governor

Lobbyist declarations

11 declarations filed on this bill
● 3 For ● 5 Against ● 3 Undecided

Related legislation

Part of a group of 2 related bills
HF 621 Firearms on school property
Passed Committee
Date Chamber Action
2026-02-11 House Introduced, referred to Public Safety. H.J. 257.

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Individual Votes

    Client Declaration Last Updated
    Interfaith Alliance of Iowa Action Fund Against Feb 13, 2026
    Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council Against Feb 15, 2026
    Iowa State Education Association Against Feb 11, 2026
    League of Women Voters of Iowa Against Feb 12, 2026
    Urban Education Network of Iowa Against Mar 14, 2026
    Iowa Firearms Coalition, Inc. For Feb 11, 2026
    Iowa Minuteman Civil Defense Corps For Feb 24, 2026
    VALOR Iowa For Feb 14, 2026
    Iowa Association of School Boards Undecided Feb 12, 2026
    Rural School Advocates of Iowa Undecided Mar 15, 2026
    School Administrators of Iowa Undecided Mar 15, 2026 
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