88th General Assembly · Iowa Funnel one-pager · Wednesday, November 11, 2026
HF 2376: Providing for the regulation of commercial establishments maintaining certain animals, providing fees, and making penalties applicable
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
GENERAL. This bill provides for the regulation of commercial establishments maintaining animals, other than livestock or other agricultural animals, by the department of agriculture and land stewardship (DALS). A commercial establishment includes an animal shelter, boarding kennel, commercial breeder, commercial kennel, dealer, pet shop, pound, public auction, or research facility. REGISTRANTS. The bill requires certain persons to obtain a certificate of registration, including persons who provide rescue and sanctuary services.
Sponsors
Not listed
Cost
No fiscal note
Lobbying · 1 for, 0 against
For: Iowa Veterinary Medical Association
In plain words
- February 13, 2020Filed in the House and sent to the Agriculture committee
From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Iowa Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Wednesday, November 11, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/88/HF2376