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IA HF2137

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brett Barker

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a new licensing system for "carcass removers" — businesses that remove and dispose of wild animal carcasses from public or private land, including roads and rights-of-way

  • Requires licenses for each carcass remover and every employee, agent, or representative, with operations restricted to geographic areas specified on the license or area permits

  • Establishes reciprocity agreements allowing nonresidents from other states to pay reduced license fees if their home state has a qualifying agreement with Iowa; resident licensees may obtain area permits without fee

  • Mandates that antlers from deer removed by licensed carcass removers be delivered to the local conservation officer for disposal

  • Requires carcass removers to maintain records showing number and type of carcasses, dates, and disposal locations, and to file verified annual reports with the commission by May 15

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to businesses removing and disposing of wild animal carcasses, including licensing, reciprocity, possession, and reporting requirements for carcass removers.

Last Action

Subcommittee recommends passage.

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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