91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
HF 2402: Providing for the administration of a rabies vaccine to an animal by a registered veterinary technician performing the task under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian
Died when the session ended · The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.
What it does
BILL’S PROVISIONS. This bill provides that a registered veterinary technician acting under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian (referred to as a supervising veterinarian) may administer a rabies vaccination to an animal. BACKGROUND. Code chapter 169 regulates the practice of veterinary medicine by an individual who has received a doctor of veterinary medicine degree or equivalent and is licensed by the Iowa board of veterinary medicine (board). Generally, a person who is not a licensed veterinarian cannot practice veterinary medicine.
Sponsors
Rep. Brett Barker (R)
Cost
No fiscal note
House subcommittee · named February 12, 2026
- Rep. Jon Dunwell (R)
- Rep. Craig P. Johnson (R) · craig.johnson@legis.iowa.gov
- Rep. Rob Johnson (D) · rob.johnson@legis.iowa.gov
Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against
For: Animal Rescue League Iowa, Inc.; Humane World for Animals
In plain words
- February 11, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the State Government committee
- February 12, 2026House subcommittee named: Dunwell, Johnson, C., Johnson and R
- February 17, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
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/HF2402