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Creating a cause of action for the violation of individual rights under state or federal law
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 12, 2024
- Stopped: SubcommitteeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: House committee
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2024 session adjourned on April 19, 2024, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary People who believe their rights were taken away by a federal employee or contractor can now sue them in court. The person bringing the lawsuit must prove that their rights were actually violated. If the person suing wins the case, the defendant may have to pay for their lawyer and other legal costs.1
Read the official explanation
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).