Domestic violence homicides account for a major share of Iowa killings each year, and most of the victims are killed by guns. That’s why the Legislature approved a bill last year prohibiting domestic abusers from purchasing and possessing firearms. A new system is now in place to help implement the law. Through IPONDA (Iowa Protective Order Notification Domestic Abuse), our state’s law enforcement personnel have better access to information about those who are not permitted to purchase or possess guns because of domestic abuse.
May 6, 2011
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Two bills in the Legislature would conform Iowa law to federal law and aim to take firearms out of the hands of abusers.
March 23, 2010
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Recently, the Iowa Senate acted to protect families by making tragedies involving guns and domestic abuse less likely. On a bipartisan vote, the Iowa Senate approved a bill that conforms Iowa law to federal law.
March 9, 2010
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Calling the police in an emergency should never lead to an eviction from your home. New legislation will ensure the right to dial 911 when necessary.
March 3, 2010
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Three pieces of legislation moving through the Senate will enhance the penalty for domestic abuse by strangulation, close a domestic violence loophole, and do more to keep guns out of the hands of individuals who have a domestic abuse protective order against them or who have a criminal conviction for domestic abuse.
February 25, 2010
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