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IA HSB567

SB

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Iowa Code Section 573.16 regarding public improvement contracts by adding a new notification requirement after project completion
  • Public corporations must send written notification of the final acceptance date within 14 calendar days to the principal contractor, performance bond surety, and any claimants who filed labor or material claims
  • Existing law allows parties to bring equity actions between 30 and 60 days after final acceptance to adjudicate fund rights or enforce bond liability
  • Public corporations are shielded from liability for claims or damages arising from failure to comply with the new notification requirement

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to public improvement contracts, including notice requirements.(See HF 2189.)

Last Action

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2189.

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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