HB 1219 Summary

• Extends citizen rights and protections in nuisance abatement civil suits to include illegal gambling offenses, matching protections already available for fireworks-related and drug offenses.

• Grants citizens who bring gambling-related nuisance abatement suits the same victim and witness protections available in criminal proceedings under chapter 801D.

• Imposes a mandatory $5,000 fine against any person subject to a nuisance abatement order, with the fine applied upon entry of the order by the court.

• Allows courts to suspend the prohibition against entering or residing on the property if the person completes a court-approved treatment and monitoring program and is unlikely to create another nuisance.

• Takes effect upon approval; does not affect rights, penalties, or proceedings that began before the act's effective date.