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91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

HF 2015: Relating to restitution for the torture, injury, or killing of a police service dog, and modifying penalties

Became HF 2216 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

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.

Sponsors

Rep. Samantha Fett (R)

Cost

No fiscal note

House subcommittee · named January 15, 2026

  • Rep. Samantha Fett (R) · samantha.fett@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Charley Thomson (R) · charley.thomson@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Ross Wilburn (D) · ross.wilburn@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 7 for, 1 against

For: Animal Rescue League Iowa, Inc.; City of Waukee; Humane World for Animals; Iowa League of Cities; Iowa Peace Officers Association; Iowa State Sheriffs' & Deputies' Association; Iowa Veterinary Medical Association

Against: Bitches Get Stuff Done

In plain words

  1. January 13, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee
  2. January 15, 2026House subcommittee named: Fett, Thomson, C. and Wilburn
  3. January 22, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
  4. January 28, 2026Approved by the House committee
  5. January 28, 2026Committee vote: 20–0
  6. January 29, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2216

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/91/HF2015