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Bills › 91st General Assembly

Relating to ginseng harvesting privileges for disabled veterans

Sponsored by Rep. Jason Gearhart (R)

Topics:Environment & natural resourcesVeterans & military

Same legislation: HF 2251

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Also covers HF 2251.

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Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 13, 2026
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 14, 2026
  3. Done: House committeeJanuary 28, 2026
  4. Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2251
  5. Next: Senate committee
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 2251 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2251 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary Iowa veterans with a service-connected disability can pay a $7 fee to get a lifetime permit for harvesting ginseng. These permits allow people to collect ginseng as long as they follow the usual rules for seasons and limits. The Department of Natural Resources will handle the applications with help from the Department of Veterans Affairs.1

Read the official explanation

This bill relates to lifetime ginseng harvesting permits for disabled veterans. The bill defines “disabled veteran” as a resident of Iowa who has been honorably discharged from active military service in the armed forces of the United States and who has a service-connected disability rating of percent or higher. A disabled veteran may obtain a lifetime ginseng harvesting permit upon payment of a fee of $7 to the department of natural resources (DNR). The permit shall authorize a disabled veteran to harvest ginseng in accordance with applicable season restrictions, quantity limits, and reporting requirements. DNR shall prepare an application to be used by a person requesting a lifetime ginseng harvesting permit under the bill. The department of veterans affairs shall assist DNR in verifying the status or claims of applicants. The bill directs all fees collected to be deposited in the state fish and game protection fund.

Full bill text2

House subcommittee

Named January 14, 2026. On January 20, 2026 it recommended passage.

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§456A.39

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Lobbying

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91st General Assembly

HF 2021RenumberedHF 2251Cleared committeefrom HF 2021