HF227 — A bill for an act providing for the conduct of licensed veterinarians when involved in certain legal matters involving the alleged mistreatment of animals, including by providing for immunity from administrative, civil, or criminal liability when acting in good faith; providing for administrative, civil, or criminal liability when not acting in good faith; and making penalties applicable.
Last action — Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 255.
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Odds of enactment
Low chanceBased on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.
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Summary
A bill for an act providing for the conduct of licensed veterinarians when involved in certain legal matters involving the alleged mistreatment of animals, including by providing for immunity from administrative, civil, or criminal liability when acting in good faith; providing for administrative, civil, or criminal liability when not acting in good faith; and making penalties applicable.
Bill Text
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Read HF227 on the official Iowa source →Action History
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Subcommittee Meeting: 02/24/2025 12:00PM RM 103 (Cancelled).
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Subcommittee reassigned: Holt, Wilburn and Williams. H.J. 340.
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Subcommittee: Gustoff, Dunwell and Wilburn. H.J. 331.
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Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 255.
Sponsors
- David Jacoby · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- David Jacoby Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (149)
149 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 149 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HF227 do?
- A bill for an act providing for the conduct of licensed veterinarians when involved in certain legal matters involving the alleged mistreatment of animals, including by providing for immunity from administrative, civil, or criminal liability when acting in good faith; providing for administrative, civil, or criminal liability when not acting in good faith; and making penalties applicable.
- Who sponsors HF227?
- HF227 is sponsored by David Jacoby (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HF227?
- This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track HF227?
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