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90th General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

HF 2039: Relating to the treatment of animals other than agricultural animals by providing for the inspection or monitoring of commercial establishments by the department of agriculture and land stewardship, and making penalties applicable

Died when the session ended · The General Assembly adjourned on April 19, 2024. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.

What it does

BACKGROUND —— GENERAL.1). The Code chapter is administered and enforced by the department of agriculture and land stewardship (DALS).2B).6); and a dealer, commercial breeder, or public auction may elect to be issued a state license or a permit.9A). BACKGROUND —— REQUIREMENTS. A registrant or state licensee (registrant/state licensee) is required to maintain business records (records) while a permittee may but is not required to maintain those records.10A). A commercial establishment must comply with DALS’ rules.

Sponsors

Not listed

Cost

No fiscal note

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Farmers Union; Iowa Veterinary Medical Association

In plain words

  1. January 16, 2024Filed in the House and sent to the Agriculture committee

From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/90/HF2039