Iowa legislators have been trying to enhance trespassing laws for nearly a decade in response to undercover operations in large-scale livestock operations. Republican Representative Jarad (JAIR-ud) Klein of Keota says the bill addresses somebody that has ill intentions and wants access to somewhere where they don't have a reason to be.
Critics say the bill could be used to
shield those who are mistreating animals or it could prevent reporting
of unsafe working conditions in Iowa meatpacking plants. more
