Relating to comparative fault of railway corporations

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 13, 2025
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 14, 2025
3. ✕
   Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
4. Next: Passes the Senate
5. Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the House
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to comparative fault of railway corporations. The bill provides that when a train is 7,000 feet or longer and the jury determines that the length of the train contributed to the accident, the railway corporation shall not be eligible to seek a reduction in damages under the theory of comparative fault. Under current law, any damages for fault resulting in injury are diminished in proportion to the amount of fault attributable to the claimant. Such comparative fault considerations do not apply to the bill.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

Senate subcommittee

Named January 14, 2025. On January 22, 2025 it recommended indefinite postponement. [].

• Sen. Tom Shipley REmail
• Sen. Mike Pike REmail
• Sen. Cindy Winckler DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§327D.16A

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