HF 692: Relating to deer hunting privileges of disabled veterans, and making penalties applicable

What it does

This bill relates to deer hunting privileges of disabled veterans. Under the bill, a resident who served in the armed forces of the United States on federal active duty who was disabled during that veteran’s military service may use a deer hunting license and tag issued to the resident during any established deer hunting season for which the method of take authorized for the season being hunted corresponds with the method of take authorized by the license. A person hunting in such manner shall, upon request of a peace officer, display proof of the person’s resident and disability status.

House subcommittee · named March 3, 2025

• Rep. Matthew Rinker (R) · matthew.rinker@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Jason Gearhart (R) · jason.gearhart@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Josh Turek (D) · josh.turek@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Conservation Alliance

In plain words

1. February 28, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Veterans Affairs committee
2. March 3, 2025House subcommittee named: Rinker, Gearhart and Turek
3. March 4, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. March 5, 2025Approved by the House committee
5. March 5, 2025Committee vote: 15–0
6. March 7, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 885
7. March 31, 2025Withdrawn