Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SF 189: A bill for an act relating to medical malpractice by exempting claims involving sexual assault from the limitations on noneconomic damages.

In committee Last action February 4, 2025: Subcommittee: Bousselot, Blake, and Schultz.

Plain-language summary

SF 189 is a bill introduced in the Iowa Senate on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act relating to medical malpractice by exempting claims involving sexual assault from the limitations on noneconomic damages. Primary sponsor: Janet Petersen (Democratic), Molly Donahue (Democratic), Tony Bisignano (Democratic), Sarah Garriott (Democratic), Tom Townsend (Democratic), Art Staed (Democratic), Herman Quirmbach (Democratic), Cindy Winckler (Democratic), Janice Weiner (Democratic), Bill Dotzler (Democratic), Matt Blake (Democratic), Liz Bennett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2025): Subcommittee: Bousselot, Blake, and Schultz.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Janet Petersen (Democratic); Molly Donahue (Democratic); Tony Bisignano (Democratic); Sarah Garriott (Democratic); and 8 more.