Iowa Senate passes bills allowing firearms in certain government-run spaces

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: February 24, 2026

Words: 762

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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The Iowa Senate passed two measures Tuesday expanding where firearms can be legally carried.

Senate File 2263, approved in a 35-12 vote, makes multiple changes to where Iowans can lawfully carry weapons. The bill allows a person to carry, transport or possess a dangerous weapon in their vehicle when in public parking lots operated by the state or a local government entity.

Another provision eliminates the language designating primary and secondary schools, as well …

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