House File 615 amends Section 216C.11 of the Iowa Code regarding the intentional misrepresentation of animals as service animals or service animals in training. The bill removes the requirement that specific elements must be established to prove the offense, simplifying the legal language. It now states that a person commits the offense if they intentionally misrepresent an animal in their possession as a service animal or service-animal-in-training for the purpose of obtaining rights or privileges under state or federal law.

Additionally, the bill eliminates the need for a prior warning regarding the illegality of such misrepresentation, as well as the requirement that the person knows the animal is not a service animal or service-animal-in-training. This change aims to streamline the enforcement of laws related to service animals and enhance the protection of individuals with disabilities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 216C.11
Enrolled: 216C.11