Relating to nonresident deer hunting licenses

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedFebruary 9, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 9, 2026
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   Done: Senate committeeFebruary 12, 2026
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   Done: Passes the SenateFebruary 24, 202648–0
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   Done: House committeeMarch 18, 2026
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   Done: Passes the HouseApril 23, 202686–0
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   Done: To the GovernorMay 5, 2026
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   Done: Signed into lawMay 15, 2026

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

Under current law, a nonresident who purchases an antlered or any sex deer hunting license is required to purchase an antlerless deer only deer hunting license at the same time. This bill requires the purchase of an antlerless deer only deer hunting license unless the zone in which the nonresident is purchasing the antlered or any sex deer hunting license is designated by the commission as not required.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

House subcommittee

Named February 26, 2026. On March 3, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Taylor R. Collins REmail
• Rep. Austin Baeth DEmail
• Rep. Austin Harris REmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§483A.8

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