HF 227: Providing for the conduct of licensed veterinarians when involved in certain legal matters involving the alleged mistreatment of animals, including by providing for immunity from administrative, civil, or criminal liability when acting in good faith; providing for administrative, civil, or criminal liability when not acting in good faith; and making penalties applicable

What it does

IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY —— LIMITATIONS —— ADMINISTRATIVE, CIVIL, AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY. This bill amends provisions in Code chapter 169, the Iowa veterinary practice Act, by providing that a licensed veterinarian who acts in good faith is immune from administrative, civil, or criminal liability for actions involving cases of alleged animal misconduct under several Code chapters. Code chapter 717B prohibits various forms of animal mistreatment, including abuse, neglect, torture, and injuring or interfering with a police service dog; Code chapter 717C prohibits bestiality; and Code chapter 717D prohibits animal contest events.

House subcommittee · named February 17, 2025

• Rep. Steven C. Holt (R) · steven.holt@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Ross Wilburn (D) · ross.wilburn@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Craig Steven Williams (R) · craig.williams@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 0 against

For: Animal Rescue League Iowa, Inc.; Humane World for Animals; Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council

In plain words

1. February 6, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee
2. February 13, 2025House subcommittee named: Gustoff, Dunwell and Wilburn
3. February 17, 2025House subcommittee named: Holt, Wilburn and Williams