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IA HF2180
Bill
Status
1/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Christian Hermanson
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AI Summary
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Establishes a service animal training grant program administered by the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs, beginning July 1, 2026
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Appropriates $100,000 annually from the state general fund to support the program and administrative costs
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Eligible veterans may receive one lifetime grant of up to $5,000, paid directly to accredited service animal training organizations operating in Iowa
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Requires the department to adopt rules for organization accreditation, veteran eligibility, application procedures, and grant prioritization when requests exceed available funding
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Mandates coordination with county commissions of veteran affairs, county veteran service officers, and statewide veteran service organizations for outreach and application assistance
Legislative Description
A bill for an act establishing a service animal training grant program for veterans, providing fees, and making appropriations.(See HF 2467.)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2467.
2/16/2026