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91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

HF 473: Relating to operation of all-terrain vehicles or off-road utility vehicles on public hunting areas

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 the operation of all-terrain vehicles or off-road utility vehicles on a public hunting area. The bill allows for the operation of all-terrain vehicles or off-road utility vehicles on a public hunting area for the express purpose of removing a lawfully taken deer carcass. The bill requires the all-terrain vehicle or off-road utility vehicle operator and all passengers to wear a visible blaze orange vest, coat, jacket, sweatshirt, sweater, shirt, or coveralls until the deer carcass has been removed from the public hunting area.

Sponsors

Rep. Austin Harris (R)

Cost

See the fiscal note

7 million in federal funding.

Lobbying · 0 for, 6 against

Against: Ducks Unlimited, Inc.; Iowa Bowhunters Association; Iowa Conservation Alliance; Iowa Off -Highway Vehicle Association; Izaak Walton League - Iowa Division; Pheasants Forever, Inc. & Quail Forever

In plain words

  1. February 19, 2025Filed in the House
  2. March 10, 2025Cost estimate (fiscal note) posted
  3. April 3, 2025Sent to the House Natural Resources committee

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/HF473