Equine Legislative & Regulatory Information

Iowa’s Domestic Animal Liability Code:

The Iowa Horse Council’s Legislative Positions

• The Iowa Horse Council supports the Senate Bill 2131 which forms the Iowa Equine Promotional Commission.
• The Iowa Horse Council supports shared used of parks by multi-users.
• The Iowa Horse Council supports efforts for trail development and expansion.
• The Iowa Horse Council supports American Horse Council’s recreational trail riding efforts.
• The Iowa Horse Council supports casino gambling at racetracks.
• The Iowa Horse Council supports the definition of horses as livestock.
• The Iowa Horse Council opposes legislation to ban the slaughter of horses for human consumption and opposes legislation that would ban the transportation of horses to slaughter.
• The Iowa Horse Council supports education efforts for the care and welfare of horses.
• The Iowa Horse Council supports the development of an infrastructure for end of life options for horses.

Illinois Entry Permit Information

National Animal Identification System