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IA HF615
Bill
Status
5/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Requires that the person was previously given a written or verbal warning that such misrepresentation is illegal before the offense can be established
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Requires the person must know that the animal in question is not actually a service animal or service-animal-in-training
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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