Relating to the rules of civil procedure, including remedies for the failure to meet discovery deadlines

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 18, 2025
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 20, 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 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to enforcement of the Iowa rules of civil procedure discovery deadlines.517 (discovery and inspection) unless all parties agree to the waiver or extension. If a party fails to comply with a deadline, the bill requires the court to assess a civil penalty against the party for violation of the rules and if the nonoffending party would typically file a motion to compel to enforce the missed deadline, then reasonable attorney fees shall also be awarded. The bill prohibits a court from waiving civil penalties or awards under 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 February 20, 2025. It hasn’t reported yet.

• Sen. David D. Rowley REmail
• Sen. Julian B. Garrett R
• Sen. Janet Petersen DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§619A.1

Read from the bill as introduced. Each links to every bill touching that chapter of the Iowa Code. How the Code works