88th General Assembly · Iowa Funnel one-pager · Thursday, November 12, 2026
HF 176: Prohibiting the tampering with certain articles attached to an item worn by a dog or worn by a dog, and providing penalties
Died when the session ended · The 2020 session adjourned on June 14, 2020, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.
What it does
This bill prohibits a person from knowingly tampering with certain articles attached to an item such as a collar worn by a dog or otherwise attached to the dog.45) prohibits a person from removing, damaging, or destroying a rabies vaccination tag attached to a collar worn by a dog.26)., collar, harness, or vest). An electronic handling device is designed and used to maintain custody or control of the dog or modify the dog’s behavior. Neither offense applies to the dog’s owner or to an agent of or a person authorized to take action by the owner, a peace officer, or a licensed veterinarian.
Sponsors
Not listed
Cost
No fiscal note
Lobbying · 3 for, 0 against
For: Cedar Rapids Kennel Association; Iowa Conservation Alliance; Iowa Veterinary Medical Association
In plain words
- January 31, 2019Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee
From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Iowa Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Thursday, November 12, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/88/HF176