HSB 163: Relating to enclosed structures on private docks and required insurance

What it does

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.

House subcommittee · named February 12, 2025

• Rep. Austin Harris (R) · austin.harris@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Brett Barker (R) · brett.barker@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Josh Turek (D) · josh.turek@legis.iowa.gov

In plain words

1. February 12, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Natural Resources committee
2. February 12, 2025House subcommittee named: Harris, Barker and Turek
3. February 18, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
4. February 25, 2025Approved by the House committee
5. February 25, 2025Committee vote: 21–0
6. March 3, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 710