91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
HF 474: Relating to the treatment of animals other than agricultural animals by providing for the inspection or monitoring of commercial establishments by the department of agriculture and land stewardship, and making penalties applicable
Died when the session ended · The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.
What it does
BACKGROUND —— GENERAL.1). The Code chapter is administered and enforced by the department of agriculture and land stewardship (DALS).2B).6); and a dealer, commercial breeder, or public auction may elect to be issued a state license or a permit.9A). BACKGROUND —— REQUIREMENTS. A registrant or state licensee (registrant/state licensee) is required to maintain business records (records) while a permittee may but is not required to maintain those records.10A). A commercial establishment must comply with DALS’ rules.
Sponsors
Rep. David Jacoby (D)
Cost
No fiscal note
Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against
For: Animal Rescue League Iowa, Inc.; Iowa Veterinary Medical Association
In plain words
- February 19, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Agriculture 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/HF474