SF 639·IA·senate
A bill for an act creating a specialty business court, and including effective date provisions.
Signed into LawFiled Apr 22, 2025
Sponsor: COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
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Jun 2, 2026
Summary
The bill establishes a Business Court to handle complex commercial disputes where damages are $500,000 or more or involve specific business issues. It appoints dedicated judges, sets jurisdiction rules, and mirrors district‑court procedures for appeals, juries, and staffing. The change aims to speed up and specialize business litigation in Iowa.
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