IA SSB3174

Creates a new legal framework (Chapter 685A) allowing the Iowa Attorney General or individual residents to file civil actions against plaintiffs, attorneys, or law firms to determine if litigation alleging website accessibility violations under the ADA or similar laws constitutes "abusive litigation."

Defines abusive litigation as cases where the primary purpose is to extract payment due to defense costs rather than to actually remedy the accessibility violation.

Courts must consider multiple factors including: number of similar lawsuits filed by the same party/attorney, defendant's resources and employee count, whether jurisdiction creates substantial obstacles to defense, and reasonableness of settlement discussions.

Establishes a rebuttable presumption that litigation is abusive if the defendant makes a good-faith attempt to correct the alleged violation within 30 days of receiving notice, with a 90-day window to complete corrections.

Allows courts to award attorney fees and costs to prevailing parties when litigation is determined to be abusive.