Governor Kim Reynolds of Iowa has signed into law a provision preventing illegal entry onto farms.  The first Act was ruled unconstitutional and the second is currently subject to legal challenge.

According to the new statute the first offense is punishable by up to two years in prison as a deterrent against intrusions by activist groups including Direct Action Everywhere.

The law comes at a difficult time for hog farmers who have been harassed by activists. Intrusions and planting of spy cameras have taken place during the unfortunate process of euthanasia of hogs that cannot be slaughtered due to plant closings as a result of COVID-19 infection.

Generally State Ag-Gag laws have not been upheld when challenged in Federal courts.