Iowa Overview – 2023 Session
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Legislative Overview – 2023-24 Session
(Adjourned on May 4, 2023)
8 pet related items were proposed during the 1st year of the 2023-24 legislative session, 7 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network.
Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES:
| BILL # | SUMMARY | FINAL DISPOSITION |
| HB 472/SB 316 | Veterinarians – Immunity from Criminal Liability: Amends Title V (Agriculture), Chapter 169 (Veterinary Practice) of Iowa Code by adding a new Section 169.18A (Immunity–limitations–administrative, civil, and criminal liability) to provide 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. | HELD OVER TO 2024 SESSION |
| HB 651/SB 234 | Prohibition of Local Breed-Specific Dog Ordinances: Amends Title IX (Local Government), Chapter 351 (Dogs and Other Animals), Section 351.25 (Dogs as Property) of Iowa Code to: 1) Provide that a dog is deemed property if the dog is less than four months of age or certain evidence exists to demonstrate ownership; and 2) Prohibit local ordinances hindering a person’s right to own or keep a dog based on breed. | HELD OVER TO 2024 SESSION |
| HB 666/SB 311 | Definition of “Pet Shop” Amendment: Amends Title V (Agriculture), Chapter 162 (Care of Animals in Commercial Establishments), Section 162.2 (Definitions) to amend the definition of “pet shop”. | HB 666 ENACTED |
| ORD 2023001 | Denison, IA Exotic Animals and Pet Limit Ordinance: Proposed ordinance amends Chapter 55 (Animal Protection and Control) and Chapter 56 (Dangerous Animals) of Denison, IA Code of Ordinances to: (1) Define and prohibit the possession of certain “dangerous animals” and “exotic animals” and (2) Impose a limit on number of animals per household. | FAILED TO PASS CITY COUNCIL |
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