Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HF 869: 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.

Passed one chamber Last action April 10, 2025: Placed on calendar under unfinished business.

Plain-language summary

HF 869 is a bill introduced in the Iowa House on March 7, 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: COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT. Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2025): Placed on calendar under unfinished business.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT.