Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HF 227: A bill for an act providing for the conduct of licensed veterinarians when involved in certain legal matters involving the alleged mistreatment of animals, including by providing for immunity from administrative, civil, or criminal liability when acting in good faith; providing for administrative, civil, or criminal liability when not acting in good faith; and making penalties applicable.

In committee Last action February 19, 2025: Subcommittee Meeting: 02/24/2025 12:00PM RM 103 (Cancelled).

Plain-language summary

HF 227 is a bill introduced in the Iowa House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act providing for the conduct of licensed veterinarians when involved in certain legal matters involving the alleged mistreatment of animals, including by providing for immunity from administrative, civil, or criminal liability when acting in good faith; providing for administrative, civil, or criminal liability when not acting in good faith; and making penalties applicable. Primary sponsor: Eric Gjerde (Democratic), Dave Jacoby (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2025): Subcommittee Meeting: 02/24/2025 12:00PM RM 103 (Cancelled).

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Eric Gjerde (Democratic); Dave Jacoby (Democratic).