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IA HF2359

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Iowa Code Section 364.12 to allow cities to hold abutting property owners liable for damages caused by failure to use reasonable care in maintaining public areas between their property line and the curb line
  • Property owners may be required by city ordinance to maintain sidewalks and other property outside their lot lines but inside curb lines on public streets
  • Property owners cannot be required to remove diseased trees or dead wood on publicly owned property or right-of-way
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment
  • Successor bill to HF 192, introduced by the House Committee on Judiciary

Legislative Description

A 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.)

Last Action

Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 234.

2/9/2026

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