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IA HF2015

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Samantha Fett

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Iowa Code Section 717B.9 to add mandatory restitution for crimes against police service dogs
  • Persons convicted of knowingly, willfully, or maliciously torturing, injuring, or killing a police service dog must pay restitution to the affected law enforcement agency
  • Restitution covers replacement cost, training expenses, and related costs for dogs that are permanently disabled or killed
  • Restitution requirement applies in addition to any other criminal penalties imposed for the offense

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to restitution for the torture, injury, or killing of a police service dog, and modifying penalties.(See HF 2216.)

Last Action

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2216.

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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