90th General Assembly · Iowa Funnel one-pager · Tuesday, November 10, 2026
HSB 181: HSB 181
Became HF 472 · Its progress continues under the new number.
What it does
IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY —— LIMITATIONS —— ADMINISTRATIVE, CIVIL, AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY. This bill amends provisions in Code chapter 169, the Iowa veterinary practice Act, by providing that a licensed veterinarian who acts in good faith is immune from administrative, civil, or criminal liability for actions involving cases of alleged animal misconduct under several Code chapters. _____ neglect, torture, and injuring or interfering with a police service dog; Code chapter 717C prohibits bestiality; and Code chapter 717D prohibits animal contest events.
Sponsors
Not listed
Cost
See the fiscal note
The fiscal impact related to the creation of a new criminal offense cannot be estimated due to a lack of existing data. The average State cost for one simple misdemeanor conviction ranges from $35 to $375.
House subcommittee · named February 21, 2023
- Rep. Michael R. Bergan (R) · michael.bergan@legis.iowa.gov
- Rep. Heather Matson (D) · heather.matson@legis.iowa.gov
- Rep. Derek Wulf (R) · derek.wulf@legis.iowa.gov
Lobbying · 5 for, 1 against
For: Dog Daycare Coalition; Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association; Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault; Iowa Veterinary Medical Association; The Humane Society of the United States
Against: Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers
In plain words
- February 21, 2023Filed in the House and sent to the State Government committee
- February 21, 2023House subcommittee named: Bergan, Matson and Wulf
- February 23, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it
- February 24, 2023Approved by the House committee
- February 27, 2023Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 472
From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Iowa Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Tuesday, November 10, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/90/HSB181