Legislation / HF 2157

HOUSE FILE 2157 Passed Committee

The abandonment of cats and dogs including delivery to an animal shelter or pound.(See HF 2521.)

Sponsor   Brett Barker (R-HD-051) Last action   Withdrawn. H.J. 484. — March 2, 2026 Full text   Iowa Legislature ↗
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Signed by Governor

Lobbyist declarations

1 declaration filed on this bill
● 1 For ● 0 Against ● 0 Undecided

Related legislation

Part of a group of 2 related bills
HF 2521 The abandonment of cats and dogs including delivery to an animal shelter or pound
Passed One Chamber
Date Chamber Action
2026-01-26 House Introduced, referred to Local Government. H.J. 151.
2026-02-03 House Subcommittee: Watkins, Henderson and Nielsen. H.J. 196.
2026-02-05 House Subcommittee Meeting: 02/05/2026 8:30AM House Lounge 2.
2026-02-05 House Subcommittee recommends passage.
2026-02-10 House Committee report, recommending passage. H.J. 267.
2026-02-10 House Committee vote: Yeas, 21. Nays, 0. H.J. 267.
2026-03-02 House Withdrawn. H.J. 484.

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Individual Votes

    Client Declaration Last Updated
    Animal Rescue League Iowa, Inc. For Jan 26, 2026
    Date Time Type Location Description
    2026-02-05 08:30 Hearing House Lounge 2 House Local Government Subcommittee
    2026-02-10 14:30 Hearing RM 19 House Local Government Committee