H.F. 2616 Section 1. Section 481A.54, Code 2026, is amended by adding 1 the following new subsection: 2 NEW SUBSECTION . 2A. A person shall not shoot any rifle, 3 shotgun with a slug load, pistol, or revolver from any road. 4 For purposes of this subsection, “road” means the area of 5 the highway right-of-way, including the shoulders, on which 6 vehicles normally travel, and “shoulder” means the portion 7 of a public road contiguous to the traveled way for the 8 accommodation of disabled vehicles and for emergency use. 9 EXPLANATION 10 The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with 11 the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly. 12 This bill relates to shooting from roads. The bill prohibits 13 a person from shooting any rifle, shotgun with a slug load, 14 pistol, or revolver from any road. The bill defines “road” as 15 the area of the highway right-of-way, including the shoulders, 16 on which vehicles normally travel, and “shoulder” as the 17 portion of a public road contiguous to the traveled way for the 18 accommodation of disabled vehicles and for emergency use. The 19 bill does not apply to any peace officer or military personnel 20 in the performance of their official duties. 21 A person who unlawfully shoots any rifle, shotgun, pistol, 22 or revolver from any road is subject to a scheduled fine of 23 $30. 24 -1- LSB 6035HV (3) 91 sb/js 1/ 1