Iowa HF55 establishes mandatory minimum sentences for felons possessing firearms or offensive weapons.

Iowa HF55 amends the law to set mandatory minimum sentences for felons convicted of possessing, receiving, or transporting firearms or offensive weapons. A first offense is a class "D" felony with a mandatory minimum confinement of two years. A second offense is a class "D" felony with a mandatory minimum confinement of four years. A third offense is a class "C" felony with a mandatory minimum confinement of seven years. A fourth or subsequent offense is a class "C" felony with a mandatory minimum confinement of ten years.

Iowa HF55 establishes mandatory minimum sentences for felons possessing firearms or offensive weapons.

Iowa HF55 amends the law to set mandatory minimum sentences for felons convicted of possessing, receiving, or transporting firearms or offensive weapons. A first offense is a class "D" felony with a mandatory minimum confinement of two years. A second offense is a class "D" felony with a mandatory minimum confinement of four years. A third offense is a class "C" felony with a mandatory minimum confinement of seven years. A fourth or subsequent offense is a class "C" felony with a mandatory minimum confinement of ten years.