Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that limits the liability of any defendant in a case regarding actual or potential damages caused by greenhouse gas emissions in Iowa.

Highlights:

• Specifies that defendants in civil and criminal actions are not liable for damages from any alleged actual or potential effect on climate caused to any degree by greenhouse gas emissions (Sec. 2).

• Requires individuals bringing civil or criminal action that alleges damages to do the following (Sec. 2):

• Specify each greenhouse gas emitted by the defendant that gives rise to the legal action; and

• Show by clear evidence that unavoidable damage has resulted or will result as a direct cause of the defendant’s violation of an enforceable statutory limitation or restriction, or a permit issued by a regulatory authority.

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that limits the liability of any defendant in a case regarding actual or potential damages caused by greenhouse gas emissions in Iowa.

Highlights:

• Specifies that defendants in civil and criminal actions are not liable for damages from any alleged actual or potential effect on climate caused to any degree by greenhouse gas emissions (Sec. 2).

• Requires individuals bringing civil or criminal action that alleges damages to do the following (Sec. 2):

• Specify each greenhouse gas emitted by the defendant that gives rise to the legal action; and

• Show by clear evidence that unavoidable damage has resulted or will result as a direct cause of the defendant’s violation of an enforceable statutory limitation or restriction, or a permit issued by a regulatory authority.

Full Bill Text