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Iowa bill would allow loaded guns in locked cars during school pickups, excluding school grounds.
In February 2026, an Iowa House bill advanced that would allow people with valid concealed carry permits to keep loaded firearms in locked vehicles during school pickup and dropoff, aiming to protect law-abiding gun owners from unintentionally violating no-gun zone laws.
The measure, supported by Rep. Jeff Shipley and gun rights advocates, excludes carrying guns inside school buildings or on school grounds and includes liability protections for schools.
Critics, including school board officials, warn of increased safety risks, especially in high-traffic areas like athletic facilities, and question enforcement.
The bill now moves to the House Education Committee, with no Senate action yet.
El proyecto de ley de Iowa permitiría armas cargadas en autos cerrados durante las recogidas escolares, excluyendo los terrenos escolares.