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Prohibiting a county or city from adopting, enforcing, or administering legislation specific to a dog breed
Topics:Cities & counties
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 25, 2021
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 27, 2021
- Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: House committee
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
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’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Local governments in Iowa would no longer be allowed to pass laws that single out specific types or breeds of dogs. Cities and counties can still make rules that apply to all dogs equally, but they cannot target certain breeds.1
Read the official explanation
This bill prohibits counties and cities from adopting, enforcing, or administering an ordinance, motion, resolution, or amendment specific to the breed or perceived breed of a dog. The bill does not inhibit the authority of a county or city to adopt, enforce, or administer an ordinance, motion, resolution, or amendment that applies to all dogs.
Senate subcommittee
Named January 27, 2021. Meeting: Monday, February 1 · 3:30 PM · RM 24A.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
Iowa Code it changes
Lobbying
8 for · 3 against · 9 undecided · Who →
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