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“We look forward to working with Secretary Naig and Dr. Rumsey and (state veterinarian Jeff Kaisand) on written policies and enforcement actions, and to ensure (actions) are taken when a facility shows an unwillingness or an inability to comply with state laws.”
Iowa third-worst in animal protection laws
Iowa has the nation’s third-worst animal protection laws, according to annual rankings published by the Animal Legal Defense Fund. According to the rankings, Iowa falls short because the state does not make animal cruelty a felony on first offense, has a law that criminalizes undercover video recording of animals, and lacks clear legal definitions for standards of animal care.
Naig said he thinks the state has “robust rules” for the enforcement of animal safety laws, but added he is willing to assess those and consider possible changes. He said it is too soon to tell whether his department will make any recommendations to state lawmakers.
“I believe the rules and the code are strong,” Naig said.
Animal welfare organizations, on the other hand, for years have been pushing for stronger state animal safety laws. During the 2019 legislative session, a bill that would have strengthened animal cruelty laws passed the Iowa House with broad, bipartisan support; but Republican leadership in the Iowa Senate did not bring it up for a vote.
A separate bill dealt specifically with regulations and oversight of commercial dog breeders; that proposal received less traction.
Anderson and Colvin said while they are encouraged by the new state hire, they will continue to advocate for stronger animal safety laws.
“(Rumsey’s hiring) is a great step, but it is not a full solution at all. We definitely still need the companion animal cruelty bill,” Anderson said. “That definitely needs to pass in 2020.”
Colvin said he thinks the animal cruelty bill will pass next year after gaining significant momentum this past session. He described his reaction as “absolute shock” when the bill was not called up for a vote in the Senate.
“I have seen a solidified resolve among people, among Iowans to get this passed like no other time,” Colvin said. “We have definitely let Senate leadership know to pass the bill next year.”
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