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IA HF615

Bill

Status

Passed

5/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Iowa Code Section 216C.11 regarding the offense of intentionally misrepresenting an animal as a service animal or service-animal-in-training to obtain rights or privileges under state or federal law

  • Expands the offense to include misrepresenting an animal as belonging to a person with a disability whom the offender is assisting by controlling the animal

  • Requires that the person was previously given a written or verbal warning that such misrepresentation is illegal before the offense can be established

  • Requires the person must know that the animal in question is not actually a service animal or service-animal-in-training

  • Effective date: July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to the offense of intentional misrepresentation of an animal as a service animal or service-animal-in-training. (Formerly HF 244.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.

Last Action

Signed by Governor. H.J. 1226.

5/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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