https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=86&ba=HF2281
Deleted text is in parenthesis, added test is in bold
Please notice the Proposed law also defines "Supervision" as mandating both that the supervisor be both in visual AND verbal contact with the minor with the pistol. Furthermore it makes such supervisor liable for any harm done by the minor (if the minor is under age 14) with the pistol.
H.F.2281
Section 1.
Section 724.22, subsection 5,Code 2016, is amended to read as follows:
5. A parent or guardian or spouse who is twenty-one years of age or older, of a person {fourteen years of age but less than} under the age of twenty-one may allow the person to possess a pistol or revolver or the ammunition therefor for any lawful purpose while under the direct supervision of the parent or guardian or spouse who is twenty-one years of age or older,or while the person receives instruction in the proper use thereof from an instructor twenty-one years of age or older, with the consent of such parent,or guardian or spouse.
Sec.2.Section 724.22, Code 2016, is amended by adding the following new subsections:
NEW SUBSECTION. 8. A parent or guardian or spouse who is twenty-one years of age or older,of a minor under the age of fourteen years who allows that minor to possess a pistol or revolver or the ammunition therefor for any lawful purpose while under direct supervision of the parent or guardian or spouse who is twenty-one years of age or older, shall be strictly liable to an injured party for all damages resulting from the possession of the pistol or revolver or ammunition therefor by that minor.
NEW SUBSECTION. 9. As used in this section,“direct supervision” means supervision provided by another person who maintains visual and verbal contact at all times with the supervised person.
Sec.3.EFFECTIVE UPON ENACTMENT. This Act, being deemed of immediate importance,takes effect upon enactment.
EXPLANATION The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
This bill relates to the possession of a pistol, revolver,or ammunition by persons under the age of 14. Current law prohibits all persons including a parent, guardian, or spouse from allowing a person under 14 years of age to possess a pistol, revolver, or the ammunition therefor. A person who violates current law commits a serious misdemeanor for a first offense and a class “D” felony for any second or subsequent offense.
Current law does allow a person at least 14 years of age but under 21 years of age to possess a pistol,revolver,or the ammunition therefor, if such person has consent from a parent, guardian, or spouse who is 21 years of age or older. Current law also permits a person under 21 years of age but at least 18 years of age,while on military duty, or while acting as a peace officer, security guard, or correctional officer,to possess a pistol,revolver,or the ammunition therefor without consent from a parent, guardian, or spouse.
The bill allows a parent, guardian, or spouse who is 21 years 14 of age or older, while under the direct supervision of the parent, guardian, or spouse,or an instructor 21 years of age or older with the consent of the parent, guardian, or spouse, to permit a person under 14 years of age to possess a pistol or revolver or the ammunition therefor, which may then be lawfully used.
The bill provides that a parent or guardian or spouse who is 21 years of age or older,of a minor under 14 years of age, who allows that minor to possess a pistol or revolver or the ammunition therefor for any lawful purpose while under the directs supervision of the parent or guardian or spouse who is 21 years of age or older, shall be strictly liable to an injured party for all damages resulting from the possession of the pistol or revolver or ammunition therefor by that minor. The bill defines “direct supervision” for purposes of Code 29 section 724.22 to mean supervision provided by another person who maintains visual and verbal contact at all times with the supervised person. The bill takes effect upon enactment.
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WTF is this country coming to?
