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IA HF2359
IA HF2359A bill for an act relating to the responsibility and liability of property owners for public places in cities and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HF 192.)
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Introduced
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to the responsibility and liability of an abutting property owner for public places in a city such as sidewalks. Under current law, an abutting property owner may be required by a city ordinance to maintain public sidewalks or other property between the property line and the curb line. The bill adds that an abutting property owner may be liable if the property owner fails to use reasonable care in maintaining sidewalks or other property between the property line and the curb line if required by a city ordinance. The bill takes effect upon enactment.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies the responsibility of property owners in cities for maintaining public areas like sidewalks that are located between their property line and the curb. Currently, cities can require these property owners, known as "abutting property owners," to maintain these public spaces. This bill adds that if a city ordinance requires an abutting property owner to maintain these areas, they can be held liable for damages if they fail to exercise reasonable care in doing so. The bill becomes effective immediately upon being signed into law.
Sponsors (0)
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Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary (House)
Last Action
Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 234. (on 02/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF2359 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2359.html |
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