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IA HF2015
IA HF2015A bill for an act relating to restitution for the torture, injury, or killing of a police service dog, and modifying penalties.(See HF 2216.)
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to restitution for the torture, injury, or killing of a police service dog. The bill provides that in addition to any other penalty, a person convicted of knowingly and willfully or maliciously torturing, injuring, or killing a police service dog shall be ordered by the court to pay restitution to the law enforcement agency for the replacement cost, training, and related expenses incurred.
AI Summary
This bill, by amending Iowa Code section 717B.9, establishes that anyone convicted of knowingly, willfully, or maliciously torturing, injuring, or killing a police service dog will be required by the court to pay restitution to the law enforcement agency. This restitution is intended to cover the costs associated with replacing the dog, its training, and any other related expenses incurred due to the animal being permanently disabled or killed, in addition to any other penalties they might face.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2216. (on 01/29/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF2015 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2015.html |
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