HF 885: Relating to deer and wild turkey hunting licenses for disabled veterans

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.

Senate subcommittee · named March 26, 2025

• Sen. Dan Zumbach (R) · dan.zumbach@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Rocky De Witt (R)
• Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott (D) · sarah.trone.garriott@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Conservation Alliance

In plain words

1. March 7, 2025Filed in the House
2. March 24, 2025Passed the House, 95–0
3. March 25, 2025Arrived in the Senate
4. March 26, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Zumbach, De Witt and Trone Garriott
5. March 27, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
6. April 7, 2025Approved by the Senate committee
7. April 28, 2025Passed the Senate, 50–0
8. May 6, 2025Sent to the Governor
9. May 6, 2025Signed into law