Iowa 91th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HF474 — 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 — Introduced, referred to Agriculture. H.J. 358.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Summary

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.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Introduced, referred to Agriculture. H.J. 358.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety agriculture
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Frequently asked questions

What does HF474 do?
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.
Who sponsors HF474?
HF474 is sponsored by David Jacoby (Democrat).
What is the current status of HF474?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HF474?
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