A bill for an act relating to the seizure of firearms without the adjudication of a contested court case, providing penalties, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 2718.)

Iowa House File 430, introduced in 2025, aimed to prevent the enforcement of 'red flag' laws in Iowa. These laws allow for the temporary or permanent seizure of firearms from individuals without a contested court case. The bill proposed prohibiting state and local agencies from enforcing such laws and from accepting federal funds for their enforcement. It also sought to impose a $50,000 civil penalty on agencies whose officers knowingly violated this prohibition. The bill was withdrawn on March 9, 2026.

Supporters of HF 430 argued that the bill was essential to protect Second Amendment rights and prevent government overreach. They contended that 'red flag' laws could lead to the unjust confiscation of firearms without due process, and that this legislation would safeguard law-abiding citizens from such actions.

Opponents of HF 430 expressed concern that prohibiting 'red flag' laws could hinder efforts to prevent gun violence. They argued that such laws are crucial tools for law enforcement to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed a risk to themselves or others, and that blocking these measures could compromise public safety.