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IA HF2443
Bill
Status
2/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Josh Turek
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AI Summary
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Requires the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (DALS) to adopt rules establishing a country of origin labeling program for beef and pork products sold at retail, including muscle cuts and ground meat
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Rules may be based on the superseded 2009 USDA federal regulations (74 Fed. Reg. 2658) that were repealed by Congress in 2016
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DALS cannot adopt the labeling rules until it obtains any necessary waiver from the USDA based on authorizing federal legislation from Congress
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DALS must submit a progress report to the General Assembly by January 1, 2027, and if additional state legislation is needed, must prepare it for the 92nd General Assembly's first session
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Violations are punishable as a simple misdemeanor (up to 30 days confinement, fines of $105-$855), and DALS may seek injunctive relief through district court
Legislative Description
A bill for an act providing for a country of origin label for certain products, allowing for injunctive relief, and making penalties applicable.
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Agriculture. H.J. 290.
2/16/2026