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IA HF2216

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Iowa Code Section 717B.9 to add mandatory restitution requirements 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 law enforcement agency
  • Restitution covers replacement cost, training expenses, and related costs for police service dogs that are permanently disabled or killed
  • Restitution requirement is 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.(Formerly HF 2015.)

Last Action

Amendment H-8023 filed. H.J. 397.

2/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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