HSB 691: Relating to pipeline projects, including damage claims and landowner rights, and including effective date provisions

What it does

This bill relates to pipeline projects, including damage claims and landowner rights. Under current law, landowners and crop owners who incur damages from the construction, reconstruction, maintenance, or operation of pipelines are eligible for compensation. _____ more than five years have elapsed since settlement. The bill further authorizes a landowner or crop owner to file an action for relief against a pipeline company in small claims or district court for violations of the damage payment provisions, in addition to existing remedies.

House subcommittee · named February 5, 2026

• Rep. Charley Thomson (R) · charley.thomson@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. David E. Young (R) · david.young@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Adam Zabner (D) · adam.zabner@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 8 for, 4 against

For: Iowa Cattlemen's Association; Iowa Corn Growers Association; Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship; Iowa Farm Bureau Federation; Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRF); Iowa Soybean Association; Summit Carbon Solutions; VALOR Iowa

Against: American Petroleum Institute; Black Hills Energy; Iowa Utility Association; MidAmerican Energy Company

In plain words

1. February 5, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Commerce committee
2. February 5, 2026House subcommittee named: Thomson, C., Young and Zabner
3. February 12, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 18, 2026Approved by the House committee
5. February 18, 2026Committee vote: 23–0
6. February 23, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2683