Legislation / HF 2298

HOUSE FILE 2298 Passed Committee

Providing for the regulation of commercial establishments possessing or controlling nonagricultural animals, providing penalties.(See HF 2674.)

Sponsor   Samantha Fett (R-HD-022) Last action   Withdrawn. H.J. 672. — March 16, 2026 Full text   Iowa Legislature ↗
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Signed by Governor

Lobbyist declarations

10 declarations filed on this bill
● 6 For ● 0 Against ● 4 Undecided

Related legislation

Part of a group of 2 related bills
HF 2674 Providing for the regulation of commercial establishments possessing or controlling nonagricultural animals, providing penalties
Passed One Chamber
Date Chamber Action
2026-02-06 House Introduced, referred to Agriculture. H.J. 222.
2026-02-09 House Subcommittee: Fett, Hora and Wilson. H.J. 237.
2026-02-10 House Subcommittee Meeting: 02/12/2026 8:45AM RM 304.
2026-02-12 House Subcommittee recommends passage.
2026-02-17 House Committee report, recommending amendment and passage. H.J. 319.
2026-02-17 House Committee vote: Yeas, 22. Nays, 1. H.J. 319.
2026-02-23 House Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2674.
2026-03-16 House Withdrawn. H.J. 672.

Vote Summaries

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Individual Votes

    Client Declaration Last Updated
    American Kennel Club For Feb 16, 2026
    Cedar Rapids Kennel Association For Mar 17, 2026
    Des Moines Kennel Club, Inc. For Feb 11, 2026
    Humane World for Animals For Feb 17, 2026
    Iowa Veterinary Medical Association For Feb 12, 2026
    Samoyed Club of Iowa For Feb 11, 2026
    Animal Rescue League Iowa, Inc. Undecided Feb 11, 2026
    Dog Daycare Coalition Undecided Feb 6, 2026
    Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship Undecided Feb 11, 2026
    Iowa Pet Breeders Association Undecided Feb 10, 2026
    Date Time Type Location Description
    2026-02-12 08:45 Hearing RM 304 House Agriculture Subcommittee
    2026-02-17 14:30 Hearing RM 102 House Agriculture Committee