HF 881 (LSB 1456HV (2) 91)

HOUSE FILE 881

BY  COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES

(SUCCESSOR TO HSB 66)

A BILL FOR

An Act relating to strict liability for a person in control of hazardous substances.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  Section 455B.392, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 2025, is amended by adding the following new subparagraph:
   NEW SUBPARAGRAPH.  (5)  The excessive and extraordinary costs incurred by the state or its political subdivisions or the agents of the state or a political subdivision for the oversight and monitoring of a hazardous condition caused by that person.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with
the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   Current law imposes strict liability on a person having control over a hazardous substance for certain costs. This bill imposes strict liability on a person having control over a hazardous substance for excessive and extraordinary oversight and monitoring costs expended by the state or political subdivision related to hazardous conditions created by that person.