Relating to ginseng harvesting privileges for disabled veterans

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 13, 2026
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 14, 2026
3. ✓
   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 lifetime ginseng harvesting permits for disabled veterans. The bill defines “disabled veteran” as a resident of Iowa who has been honorably discharged from active military service in the armed forces of the United States and who has a service-connected disability rating of percent or higher. A disabled veteran may obtain a lifetime ginseng harvesting permit upon payment of a fee of $7 to the department of natural resources (DNR). The permit shall authorize a disabled veteran to harvest ginseng in accordance with applicable season restrictions, quantity limits, and reporting requirements.

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 14, 2026. On January 20, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Jason Gearhart REmail
• Rep. Sam Wengryn REmail
• Rep. Adam Zabner DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§456A.39

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