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IA HF2472

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dean Fisher

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Reduces the state reimbursement amount for unlawfully taking, killing, injuring, or possessing a raccoon from $200 to $15
  • Prohibits the Department of Natural Resources from restricting the time of year when licensed fur harvesters or field trial permit holders may hunt raccoons on public land
  • Sets scheduled fines for raccoon-related violations (taking, pursuing, killing, trapping, buying, selling, possessing, or transporting) at $15, compared to $70-$100 fines for other fur-bearing animals
  • Clarifies that a hunting license is not required when hunting furbearers with a field trial permit, consistent with existing fur harvester license provisions

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to raccoons, including restrictions on taking, reimbursement requirements, and scheduled fine amounts, and providing penalties.

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Natural Resources. H.J. 294.

2/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources2/16/2026

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