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Establishing a service animal training grant program for veterans, providing fees, and making appropriations
Sponsored by Rep. David L. Blom (R), Rep. Jane Bloomingdale (R), Rep. Tom Determann (R), Rep. Jason Gearhart (R), Rep. Bill Gustoff (R), Rep. Christian A. Hermanson (R), Rep. Wendy Larson (R), Rep. Shannon Latham (R), Rep. Sam Wengryn (R), Rep. Skyler Wheeler (R)
Topics:State budgetFamilies & human servicesVeterans & military
Same legislation: HF 2467
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 27, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 28, 2026
- Done: House committeeFebruary 11, 2026
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2467
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 2467 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2467 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Iowa will create a new program to help veterans pay for service animal training. Eligible veterans can receive one grant worth up to $5,000, which is paid directly to the organization training the animal. The state will provide $100,000 every year to fund this program.1
Read the official explanation
This bill establishes a veterans service animal training grant program under the administration of the department of veterans affairs (department) for the purpose of providing service animal training services to eligible veterans. The bill annually appropriates $100,000 from the general fund of the state to the department to support the program. Under the program, an eligible veteran may receive one grant in the veteran’s lifetime for up to $5,000, which shall be paid directly to the accredited organization providing the service animal training services. The department may charge a fee to accredited organizations, which shall be used for reasonable administrative costs associated with the program. The bill requires the department to adopt rules for implementing and administering the program and to coordinate with veteran service organizations to conduct outreach and assist eligible veterans with applications.
House subcommittee
Named January 28, 2026. On February 11, 2026 it recommended amendment and passage.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
1 written public comment to its subcommittee: February 11, 2026 (1) · on the Legislature’s site
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