Providing a limitation on civil or criminal liability for any alleged actual or potential effect on climate caused wholly or partly by a greenhouse gas emission

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedFebruary 10, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 10, 2026
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   Done: Senate committeeFebruary 19, 2026
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   Done: Passes the SenateMarch 24, 202633–13
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   Skipped: House committeeSkipped
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   Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 26, 202666–24
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   Done: To the GovernorApril 30, 2026
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   Done: Signed into lawApril 30, 2026

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What’s in it

This bill limits civil or criminal liability arising from any alleged actual or potential effect on climate caused wholly or partly by a greenhouse gas emission attributable to a defendant. A greenhouse gas includes a gas originating from an agricultural or renewable fuel source, or a number of specific gases, including carbon dioxide, hydrofluorocarbons, methane, nitrogen trifluoride, nitrous oxide, sulfur hexafluoride, or a perfluorocarbon., United States environmental protection agency). The bill provides that its provisions are not to be construed as creating a right to bring a civil or criminal action or a judicial remedy.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendments S-5059, H-8031; see Amendments. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

Senate subcommittee

Named February 10, 2026 (as SSB 3133). On February 12, 2026 it recommended amendment and passage.

• Sen. Tom Shipley REmail
• Sen. Mark Costello REmail
• Sen. Izaah Knox DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

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