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Relating to restitution for the torture, injury, or killing of a police service dog, and modifying penalties

Sponsored by Rep. Samantha Fett (R)

Topics:Crime & correctionsPublic safety & emergencies

Same legislation: HF 2216

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Also covers HF 2216.

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Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 13, 2026
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 15, 2026
  3. Done: House committeeJanuary 28, 2026
  4. Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2216
  5. Next: Senate committee
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 2216 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2216 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary If someone is convicted of intentionally hurting or killing a police service dog, a judge will order them to pay money back to the police department. This payment covers the cost of getting a new dog, training it, and other related expenses.1

Read the official explanation

This bill relates to restitution for the torture, injury, or killing of a police service dog. The bill provides that in addition to any other penalty, a person convicted of knowingly and willfully or maliciously torturing, injuring, or killing a police service dog shall be ordered by the court to pay restitution to the law enforcement agency for the replacement cost, training, and related expenses incurred.

Full bill text2

House subcommittee

Named January 15, 2026. On January 22, 2026 it recommended passage.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§717B.9

How the Code works3

Lobbying

7 for · 1 against · 2 undecided · Who →

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91st General Assembly

HF 2015RenumberedHF 2216Cleared committeefrom HF 2015