Relating to restitution for the torture, injury, or killing of a police service dog, and modifying penalties

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 13, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 15, 2026
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   Done: House committeeJanuary 28, 2026
4. Next: Passes the House
5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

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What’s in it

This bill relates to restitution for the torture, injury, or killing of a police service dog. The bill provides that in addition to any other penalty, a person convicted of knowingly and willfully or maliciously torturing, injuring, or killing a police service dog shall be ordered by the court to pay restitution to the law enforcement agency for the replacement cost, training, and related expenses incurred.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

House subcommittee

Named January 15, 2026. On January 22, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Samantha Fett REmail
• Rep. Charley Thomson REmail
• Rep. Ross Wilburn DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§717B.9

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Where this legislation came from and where it went: earlier tries, the versions it moved through this Assembly, and later bills built on it.

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