HF132 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Open or concealed carry of firearms prohibited within 100 feet of designated polling places.
AI Generated Summary
This bill aims to increase public safety during elections by banning the carrying of firearms, whether openly or concealed, within 100 feet of polling places, ballot drop boxes, and counting centers. Specifically, it prohibits individuals from carrying firearms or firearm replicas close to these voting-related locations during voting periods and defines the terms related to the locations and firearms. Exceptions are made for law enforcement officers on duty and for individuals who are either at their residences, businesses, or private properties near these places, or in a vehicle, provided they do not brandish or remove the firearm from the vehicle. The bill outlines penalties for violations, with increased severity for repeat offenses. The legislation ensures that these rules do not conflict with federal laws.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Public Safety Finance and Policy |
| February 12, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Authors added | |
| February 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| February 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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"summary": "This bill references section 203B.082 for the definition of ballot drop boxes.",
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"summary": "This bill references section 206.56 for the definition of counting centers.",
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"summary": "This bill references section 97A.015 for the definition of firearms.",
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"summary": "This bill references section 200.02 for the definition of polling places.",
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"summary": "This bill references section 325F.81 for the definition of replica firearms.",
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"summary": "This bill references section 624.72 concerning potential additional crimes related to the illegal possession of firearms near polling places.",
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