91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
HF 559: Relating to animal abuse, neglect, and torture, and providing 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 animal abuse, neglect, and torture. The bill provides that a person who commits animal abuse or animal neglect that results in serious injury or death to the animal, or a person who commits animal torture, is guilty of a class “D” felony. A class “D” felony is punishable by confinement for no more than five years and a fine of at least $1,025 but not more than $10,245. Current law designates a first offense as an aggravated misdemeanor, and a class “D” felony for subsequent violations.
Sponsors
Rep. Matthew Rinker (R)
Cost
No fiscal note
Lobbying · 3 for, 0 against
For: Animal Rescue League Iowa, Inc.; Humane World for Animals; Iowa Veterinary Medical Association
In plain words
- February 24, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary 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/HF559