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IA HF442
IA HF442A bill for an act providing for the disclosure of lead service lines in real estate disclosures.(See HF 876.)
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Introduced
02/17/2025
02/17/2025
In Committee
02/17/2025
02/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
Current law requires a person interested in transferring real property to deliver a written disclosure statement to persons interested in being transferred the real property. This bill provides for the inclusion of the presence of lead service lines in these disclosures. The bill adds the definitions “service line”, meaning a pipe connecting the water main to interior plumbing, and “lead service line”, meaning a service line which is made of lead, downstream of any lead service line, or a service line of unknown material, to Code chapter 558A (real estate disclosures).
AI Summary
This bill amends Iowa's real estate disclosure law to require sellers to disclose the presence of lead service lines when transferring property. The bill adds two new definitions to the existing law: "service line," which is defined as the pipe connecting the water main to a building's interior plumbing, and "lead service line," which includes pipes made of lead, galvanized pipes downstream of a lead pipe, or service lines with unknown materials. Specifically, the bill modifies the existing real estate disclosure requirements to mandate that sellers inform potential buyers about the presence of lead service lines as part of the standard disclosure statement. This addition is significant because lead service lines can pose potential health risks, particularly related to water contamination and lead exposure. By requiring this disclosure, the bill aims to provide transparency and help potential property buyers make informed decisions about the water infrastructure of a property they are considering purchasing.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (9)
Brett Barker (R)*,
Jacob Bossman (R)*,
Thomas Gerhold (R)*,
Cindy Golding (R)*,
Martin Graber (R)*,
Tom Jeneary (R)*,
Travis Sitzmann (R)*,
Mike Vondran (R)*,
David Young (R)*,
Last Action
Withdrawn. H.J. 988. (on 04/17/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF442 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF442.html |
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