Bill > HF712

This bill seeks to modify Iowa law regarding vaccine manufacturer liability by requiring vaccine manufacturers to waive their legal immunity for injuries caused by vaccine design defects. Specifically, the bill prohibits vaccines from being distributed, sold, or administered in Iowa unless the manufacturer explicitly waives any immunity from lawsuits related to design defects, including protections granted by the federal National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (a 1986 law that generally shields vaccine makers from liability). Under this proposed legislation, any vaccine manufacturer that distributes, sells, or administers a vaccine in Iowa will be automatically considered to have waived their legal immunity, which means they could be sued for injuries allegedly caused by design flaws in their vaccines. This bill represents a significant departure from existing federal protections for vaccine manufacturers and could potentially expose them to increased legal risk in the state of Iowa.

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https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF712