HB 89 Summary

• Establishes liability for homeowners, renters, or persons responsible for real property who intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly allow individuals to possess, set off, ignite, or explode aerial devices on their property.

• Makes property owners liable for violations subject to penalties of $500-$2,000 in fines, matching the penalties for other fireworks violations under Chapter 132D.

• Clarifies that probable cause for arrest in fireworks cases may be established through witness statements (even from non-law enforcement), photographs, video recordings, or other recordings including unmanned aerial vehicle footage.

• Specifies that drone recordings do not require witness authentication, while other recordings must be authenticated by one or more witnesses.

• Effective upon approval with no retroactive effect on proceedings begun before the act's effective date.