89th General Assembly · Iowa Funnel one-pager · Thursday, November 12, 2026
HF 705: Providing for the regulation of commercial establishments maintaining certain animals, providing fees, and making penalties applicable
Died when the session ended · The 2022 session adjourned on May 24, 2022, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.
What it does
GENERAL. This bill amends Code chapter 162 by providing for the regulation of commercial establishments that possess or control animals for business purposes on a profit or nonprofit basis, but not including livestock or animals used for an agricultural purpose. The Code chapter is administered and enforced by the department of agriculture and land stewardship (DALS). BILL’S PROVISIONS. The bill eliminates the right of a commercial breeder, dealer, or public auction to operate under a permit. All such persons must be issued a state license.
Sponsors
Not listed
Cost
No fiscal note
House subcommittee · named March 1, 2021
- Rep. Norlin Mommsen (R) · norlin.mommsen@legis.iowa.gov
- Rep. Thomas D. Gerhold (R) · thomas.gerhold@legis.iowa.gov
- Rep. Eric Gjerde (D) · eric.gjerde@legis.iowa.gov
Lobbying · 4 for, 2 against
For: Iowa Pet Alliance; Iowa Veterinary Medical Association; Stray Dog Policy, Inc.; The Humane Society of the United States
Against: Cedar Rapids Kennel Association; Iowa Federation of Animal Owners
In plain words
- March 1, 2021Filed in the House and sent to the Agriculture committee
- March 1, 2021House subcommittee named: Mommsen, Gerhold and Gjerde
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/89/HF705