Iowa House approves bill preventing greenhouse gas emission lawsuits

By: Cami Koons

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: February 26, 2026

Words: 685

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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Lawsuits claiming that greenhouse gas emissions from an agricultural operation impacted the climate would be prohibited under a bill passed Thursday by the Iowa House.

Supporters of the bill, which passed with a vote of 66-24, said the bill protects against “frivolous” climate lawsuits, while opponents of the bill worried the language was too broad and would limit Iowans’ abilities to seek damages.

House File 2527 would limit farmers’ and ranchers’ liability …

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