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90th General Assembly · Iowa Funnel one-pager · Tuesday, November 10, 2026

SSB 1038: SSB 1038

Became SF 316 · 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.

Senate subcommittee · named January 12, 2023

  • Sen. Dan Dawson (R) · dan.dawson@legis.iowa.gov
  • Sen. Tony Bisignano (D) · tony.bisignano@legis.iowa.gov
  • Sen. Dawn Driscoll (R) · dawn.driscoll@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

  1. January 12, 2023Filed in the Senate and sent to the State Government committee
  2. January 12, 2023Senate subcommittee named: Dawson, Bisignano and Driscoll
  3. February 7, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it
  4. February 16, 2023Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 316

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/SSB1038