HSB 511: HSB 511

What it does

This bill relates to civil procedure, including disclosures that may be made to a jury and the availability of certain medical records. The bill prohibits the jury from being informed of a damages cap applied by the court after a verdict is rendered in medical malpractice cases. _____ litigation, the bill provides that the material is discoverable by the adverse party. The bill seals psychological test material from the subject of the test in civil sexual assault actions and is only discoverable by those directly involved in the litigation.

House subcommittee · named January 9, 2024

• Rep. Bill Gustoff (R) · bill.gustoff@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Rick L. Olson (D) · rick.olson@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Charley Thomson (R) · charley.thomson@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 12 against

For: Iowa Defense Counsel Association; Iowa Motor Truck Association

Against: American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy; Chip Baltimore; Iowa Association for Justice; Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault; Iowa Mental Health Advocacy; Iowa Mental Health Counselors Association; Iowa Psychiatric Physicians Society; Iowa Psychological Association; Iowa State Bar Association; Mensana Wellness Solutions; National Association of Social Workers, Iowa Chapter; Trial Lawyers 4 Justice

In plain words

1. January 9, 2024Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee
2. January 9, 2024House subcommittee named: Gustoff, Olson, Thomson and C
3. January 25, 2024Subcommittee recommended against it