Relating to fees applicable to veterans for camping or the use of rental facilities at state parks or recreation areas

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 29, 2026
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 3, 2026
3. ✕
   Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
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

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to fees charged for camping or the use of rental facilities at state parks or recreation areas. The bill allows a veteran of the armed forces of the United States to camp or use rental facilities at state parks and recreation areas under the jurisdiction of the department of natural resources (department) without a paying a fee. The bill allows the department to request documentation of a veteran’s status for purposes of waiving any fees pursuant to the bill.

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 February 3, 2026. On February 11, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Jason Gearhart REmail
• Rep. Thomas Gerhold REmail
• Rep. Elinor A. Levin DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§455A.14

Read from the bill as introduced. Each links to every bill touching that chapter of the Iowa Code. How the Code works