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IA SSB3159

SB

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Iowa Code section 573.16 regarding public improvement contracts to add new notice requirements following project completion
  • Public corporations must send written notification of the final acceptance date within 14 calendar days after final acceptance of the improvement
  • Required notification recipients include the principal contractor, the surety on any performance bond, and any claimant for labor or materials who has filed a claim
  • Public corporations are shielded from liability for any claims or damages arising from failure to comply with the new notification requirement
  • Existing law allows parties to bring equity actions to adjudicate fund rights or enforce bond liability between 30 and 60 days after final acceptance

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to public improvement contracts, including notice requirements.(See SF 2365.)

Last Action

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2365.

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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