91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
HF 2216: Relating to restitution for the torture, injury, or killing of a police service dog, and modifying penalties
Died when the session ended · The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.
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
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
- January 29, 2026Filed in the House
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/HF2216