A potential fireworks legalization bill introduced by an Iowa Senate subcommittee was approved and sent to the Senate State Government Committee on Monday.

Study Bill 1051 could allow Iowa residents to legally purchase firecrackers, bottle rockets, Roman candles and other consumer fireworks. Chief Dan Losada with the Knoxville Police Department tells KNIA/KRLS News he is not in favor of the bill and the potential increases in fires and personal injuries that would be associated with increased fireworks usage. If the bill were to be passed into law fireworks would be restricted to June 24th through July 6th and December 24th to January 3rd.