HF 646 (LSB 1586HV (1) 91)

HOUSE FILE 646

BY  COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES

(SUCCESSOR TO HF 205)

A BILL FOR

An Act relating to hunting seasons during which a nonambulatory hunter may use certain firearms with a specifically issued deer hunting license.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  Section 483A.8C, subsection 1, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows:
   1.  A nonambulatory person who is a resident may be issued one any sex deer hunting license to hunt deer with a shotgun, muzzleloading rifle, or any handgun or rifle described in section 481A.48 during any established firearm deer hunting season. If the tag is filled during one of the seasons, the license will not be valid in subsequent seasons. A person who applies for a license pursuant to this section shall complete a form, as required by rule, that is signed by a physician who verifies that the person is nonambulatory.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with
the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   This bill limits the hunting seasons during which a nonambulatory hunter may use certain firearms with an any sex deer hunting license.
   Currently, a nonambulatory hunter may use a shotgun or certain handguns or rifles while using an any sex deer hunting license during any established deer hunting season.
   The bill limits the seasons a nonambulatory hunter may use a shotgun or certain handguns or rifles while using an any sex deer hunting license to any firearm deer season.