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IA SF2306
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Janice Weiner
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AI Summary
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Requires the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship to inspect commercial animal establishments (excluding agricultural animals) on both priority and scheduled bases, changing "may inspect" to "shall inspect"
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Mandates annual inspections of commercial breeders, with inspections occurring during normal business hours regardless of prior scheduled inspection dates
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Requires the department to monitor permittee commercial establishments and determine compliance with care standards under section 162.10A
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Establishes that priority inspections must be based on reasonable cause, supported by complaints (oral or written) from identified individuals providing name, address, and telephone number
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Authorizes the department to obtain administrative search warrants under section 808.14 if owners refuse admittance for inspections, with existing penalties applicable for violations
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to the treatment of animals other than agricultural animals by providing for the inspection or monitoring of commercial establishments by the department of agriculture and land stewardship, and making penalties applicable.
Last Action
Subcommittee: Driscoll, Green, and Zimmer. S.J. 314.
2/18/2026