SF 7 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to fishing privileges of disabled veterans, and making penalties applicable.

This bill (SF 7) allows any disabled veteran - regardless of Iowa residency - to fish without purchasing a license if they can prove their military service and disability status. Veterans must show proof to law enforcement upon request, similar to standard license requirements. Failure to provide this proof results in a $35 misdemeanor fine, though they can avoid conviction by submitting documentation in court. The bill also updates nonresident paddlefish fishing license rules to align with these changes.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jan 16, 2025
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Jan 16, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage. [].
legislature
Jan 15, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 01/16/2025 11:30AM Senate Lounge.
legislature
Jan 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Subcommittee: Alons, Pike, and Townsend.
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Veterans Affairs.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Mark Lofgren
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