Relating to enclosed structures on private docks and required insurance

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedFebruary 12, 2025
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 12, 2025
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 25, 2025
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 13, 202596–0
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   Done: Senate committeeApril 3, 2025
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   Done: Passes the SenateApril 23, 202544–4
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   Done: To the GovernorMay 6, 2025
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   Done: Signed into lawMay 6, 2025

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What’s in it

This bill relates to enclosed structures on private docks and a requirement to maintain liability insurance for the dock on which the structure is constructed. The bill allows a person with a valid dock site permit and hoist or slip assignment to build an enclosed structure if the enclosed structure is constructed with rust-resistant materials, meets building code, material, and size H.F. _____ requirements, and is used to protect a hoist or a slip and not for certain other purposes. The bill requires an owner of a dock to carry liability insurance with a minimum per occurrence coverage of $1 million for the dock with an enclosed structure constructed pursuant to the bill. The owner shall be liable for any damages caused by the enclosed structure on the private dock.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendment S-3066; see Amendments. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

House subcommittee

Named February 12, 2025. On February 18, 2025 it recommended amendment and passage.

• Rep. Austin Harris REmail
• Rep. Brett Barker REmail
• Rep. Josh Turek DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§462A.27B

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Family tree

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Tried before

This idea has been filed in an earlier General Assembly. None got through a chamber.

• HF 2378 Relating to enclosed structures on private docks and required insurance
  90th General Assembly · In committee · very similar
  Cleared committee

Similar bills this General Assembly

• HF 323 Relating to enclosed structures on private docks and required insurance
  91st General Assembly · In committee
  Nearly identical

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