Signed by Governor Chet Culver

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with House amendments and pass a bill that prohibits individuals who are the subject of a protective order or who have been convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence from possessing, shipping, transporting, or receiving firearms, "offensive weapons," or ammunition.

Highlights:

-Classifies a violation of the provisions of this Act as a Class D felony (Sec. 4). -Exempts individuals from the prohibition if the individual received firearms, "offensive weapons," or ammunition from a state department, state agency, or political subdivision for use in performance of official duties (Sec. 4). -Specifies that the prohibition shall last as long as the protective order is in effect, until the domestic violence conviction is vacated, or until the individual's rights have been restored by the President or Governor (Sec. 4).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits individuals who are the subject of a protective order or who have been convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence from possessing, shipping, transporting, or receiving firearms, "offensive weapons," or ammunition.

Highlights:

-Classifies a violation of the provisions of this Act as a Class D felony (Sec. 4). -Exempts individuals from the prohibition if the individual received firearms, "offensive weapons," or ammunition from a state department, state agency, or political subdivision for use in performance of official duties (Sec. 4). -Specifies that the prohibition shall last as long as the protective order is in effect, until the domestic violence conviction is vacated, or until the individual's rights have been restored by the President or Governor (Sec. 4).

Full Bill Text