Iowa Senate sends bill limiting lawsuits on greenhouse gas emissions to governor

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: March 24, 2026

Words: 473

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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The Iowa Senate sent legislation to the governor Tuesday restricting lawsuits against agricultural operations that claim their emissions of greenhouse gases impact the climate.

House File 2527, approved in the Senate 33-13, would limit the ability for individuals to sue farmers and ranchers for greenhouse gas emissions that have an “alleged actual or potential” effect on the climate.

The measure limits the liability of agricultural producers in civil and criminal actions brought on the …

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