Relating to bison and nondomesticated haired sheep being hunted or kept for hunting purposes when on a hunting preserve

Where it is now

Done: IntroducedJanuary 27, 2025
Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 30, 2025
Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
Next: Passes the House
Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
Next: Passes the Senate
Next: To the Governor
Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary Bison and certain sheep kept for hunting on licensed preserves will no longer be considered livestock under specific state laws. This change means owners of these animals won't be held responsible for certain violations if the animals cause injury or death to other livestock.¹

Read the official explanation

This bill relates to bison and nondomesticated haired sheep being hunted or kept for hunting purposes when on a hunting preserve. The bill excludes bison and nondomesticated haired sheep being hunted or kept for hunting purposes when on a licensed hunting preserve from the definition of “livestock” in current law related to hunting preserves. The bill also excludes bison and nondomesticated haired sheep being hunted or kept for hunting purposes when on a licensed hunting preserve from laws relating to violations of customary animal husbandry practices when injuring or killing livestock.

Full bill text²

House subcommittee

Named January 30, 2025. It hasn’t reported yet.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§484B.1 §717.2

How the Code works³

Lobbying

1 for · 5 against · 4 undecided · Who →

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Study bill

SSB 1102Cleared committee

91st General Assembly

HF 134Cleared committee