HF 2137 Iowa House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to businesses removing and disposing of wild animal carcasses, including licensing, reciprocity, possession, and reporting requirements for carcass removers.

HF 2137 establishes licensing requirements for businesses that remove and dispose of wild animal carcasses from public or private land, including roads. These businesses must obtain a license from Iowa's natural resource commission, which specifies their operating area, with nonresidents paying a fee (unless their state has a reciprocity agreement) and residents receiving free area permits. The bill also requires businesses to maintain detailed records of carcass removals and disposals (including location and date) and submit an annual report by May 15, while mandating that deer antlers be delivered to a conservation officer for disposal. This directly affects commercial carcass removal services operating across Iowa's public and private lands.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Last action Feb 17, 2026
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Committee
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Feb 17, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Feb 12, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 02/17/2026 12:00PM House Lounge.
legislature
Feb 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee: Barker, Hermanson and Judge.
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Natural Resources.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Brett Barker
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