Iowa 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SF 2135 — A bill for an act providing that a licensed veterinarian is immune from administrative, civil, or criminal liability in investigations or proceedings involving the mistreatment of animals.

Last action — Subcommittee recommends passage.

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

This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill provides licensed veterinarians immunity from liability when assisting in animal mistreatment investigations.

  • Section 169.13

    A licensed veterinarian immune from administrative, civil, or criminal liability under section 169.18A is not subject to disciplinary action under this chapter. Any information disclosed by a licensed veterinarian acting under section 169.18A is not subject to a confidentiality requirement that would otherwise be applicable to the licensed veterinarian under this chapter.

    Adds immunity from disciplinary action and confidentiality requirements for veterinarians acting under the new immunity provision.

  • New Section 169.18A

    A licensed veterinarian, when acting in good faith and in conformance within the minimal standard of acceptable and prevailing practice of veterinary medicine as defined by rules adopted by the board, is immune from administrative, civil, or criminal liability which might otherwise be incurred or imposed as a result of the licensed veterinarian doing any of the following: (1) Cooperating with a peace officer... (2) Cooperating with a local authority or law enforcement officer... (3) Participating in a dispositional proceeding... (4) Providing evidence in an administrative, civil, or criminal case...

    Establishes a new immunity provision for licensed veterinarians acting in specific situations regarding animal mistreatment.

  • Section 670.4, subsection 1

    A claim based on an act by a licensed veterinarian when assisting a municipality in rescuing a threatened animal as provided in section 717B.5, if the licensed veterinarian is immune from administrative, criminal, or civil liability as provided in section 169.18A.

    Clarifies that claims against veterinarians assisting in animal rescues are subject to the new immunity provisions.

Action History

  1. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  2. Subcommittee Meeting: 02/02/2022 3:30PM Room 217 Conference Room.

  3. Subcommittee: Shipley, Kinney, and Rowley.

  4. Introduced, referred to Judiciary.

Sponsors

  • Cournoyer · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Cournoyer

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SF 2135?
SF 2135 is sponsored by Cournoyer.
What is the current status of SF 2135?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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