爱荷华州立法者批准了一项法案,对未经事先警告就伪造服务动物进行处罚。 Iowa lawmakers approved a bill to penalize faking service animals without prior warning.

爱荷华州立法者一致通过《第615号家庭档案》,取消了执法部门在指控某人将动物谎报为服务动物之前必须发出事先警告的要求。 Iowa lawmakers unanimously passed House File 615, removing the requirement for law enforcement to issue a prior warning before charging someone for misrepresenting an animal as a service animal. 该法案将故意谎报视为单纯的轻罪,最高可判处九天监禁和105至855美元的罚款。 The bill treats intentional misrepresentation as a simple misdemeanor, punishable by up to nine days in jail and a fine of $105 to $855. 它旨在加强对依靠合法服务动物的个人的保护。 It aims to strengthen protections for individuals relying on legitimate service animals. 该法案已获参议院州政府委员会批准,预计将向前推进。 The bill has been approved by the Senate State Government Committee and is expected to move forward.