HF 2434: Creating a cause of action for the violation of individual rights under state or federal law

What it does

This bill creates a cause of action for any person that has been deprived of any rights under the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Iowa, or federal or state laws by a federal employee or contractor. The bill provides that the plaintiff bears the burden of proving a violation of a right by a preponderance of the evidence. The bill provides the court shall use findings of fact and conclusions of law to support an order entered under the new Code chapter. The bill provides that if a plaintiff prevails, the defendant may be liable for reasonable attorney fees and other litigation costs. Any action under this Code chapter shall be subject to the provisions of Code chapter (open records).

Lobbying · 1 for, 0 against

For: Institute for Justice

In plain words

1. February 12, 2024Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee