A bill for an act relating to requirements for proof of ownership of dogs and providing penalties.

HF 2190 requires proof of ownership for dogs over six months old in Iowa, while dogs under six months are automatically considered property. Owners must provide proof such as a microchip, rabies tag, vet records, or receipt to establish ownership, and shelters must scan for microchips when taking in dogs and before adoption. The bill presumes the person with valid proof owns the dog in disputes, and misrepresenting ownership to authorities is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail or a $855 fine. It does not change existing rabies vaccination requirements under Iowa Code sections 351.33 and 351.35. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced on January 28, 2026.