Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Proposed Bill

HSB 245: 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 March 7, 2025: Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 869.

Plain-language summary

HSB 245 is a proposed bill introduced in the Iowa House on February 24, 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 (March 7, 2025): Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 869.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT.