Section 1A. Right to keep and bear arms

Right to keep and bear arms

The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. The sovereign state of Iowa affirms and recognizes this right to be a fundamental individual right. Any and all restrictions of this right shall be subject to strict scrutiny.

Summary: Adding a right to own and bear firearms to the Bill of Rights and requiring strict scrutiny for any alleged infringement of the right

Election Date: November 8, 2022

Votes For Ratification: 748363

Votes Against Ratification: 399959

Percent for Ratification: 65%

Percent Against Ratification: 35%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 2021 SJR 7

Effective Date Source: