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IA HF2459
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Rinker
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AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "employee" under Iowa Code chapter 670 (governmental tort liability) to explicitly include persons performing housing or rental inspections for a municipality
- Extends liability protections to housing and rental inspectors regardless of whether they are compensated for their services
- Municipalities would be liable for torts committed by these inspectors when acting within the scope of their duties, rather than the inspectors being personally liable
- Inspectors covered under this provision would receive qualified immunity from monetary damages when the right allegedly violated was not clearly established or when a court determined the conduct was lawful
- Personal liability for punitive damages would only apply if actual malice or willful, wanton, and reckless misconduct is proven
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to liability of persons performing housing or rental inspections for a municipality.
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Local Government. H.J. 292.
2/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Local Government2/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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