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Bill > HF2627
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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to deer depredation. Under current law, eligibility for the wild animal depredation program requires a producer to have suffered “crop, horticultural product, tree, or nursery damage due to wild animals”. The bill changes this eligibility requirement to cover a producer who has suffered “economic loss to agriculture, horticulture, or silviculture operations due to wild animals”. The bill authorizes any conservation officer to issue depredation permits or deer shooting permits (permits). In addition to landowners as currently allowed, the bill allows tenants to receive permits with written approval from the landlord.
AI Summary
This bill expands eligibility for assistance programs designed to help producers deal with damage caused by wild animals, specifically deer. Previously, producers had to demonstrate damage to specific items like crops, trees, or nursery products to qualify for the wild animal depredation program. This bill broadens that requirement to include any "economic loss to agriculture, horticulture, or silviculture operations," meaning a wider range of financial harm to farming, fruit-growing, or tree-farming businesses will now be covered. Furthermore, the bill allows any conservation officer to issue permits for shooting deer or other depredation control, in addition to the current authority. It also clarifies that tenants can now receive these permits, provided they have written permission from the landowner, whereas previously only landowners were explicitly mentioned as recipients.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Natural Resources (House)
Last Action
Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 348. (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF2627 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2627.html |
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