This bill amends the rules of civil procedure in Iowa, specifically focusing on the enforcement of discovery deadlines. It establishes that courts cannot grant extensions or waivers for deadlines outlined in Iowa rules of civil procedure 1.500 through 1.517 unless all parties involved mutually agree to such changes. In cases where a party fails to meet these deadlines, the court is mandated to impose a civil penalty for each violation, taking into account factors such as the severity of the violation and any previous noncompliance.

Additionally, if the nonoffending party would typically file a motion to compel due to the missed deadline, they are entitled to reasonable attorney fees related to that motion, regardless of whether they actually file it. The bill explicitly states that civil penalties and attorney fees cannot be waived by the court and are supplementary to any other remedies available under Iowa law. This legislation aims to enhance compliance with discovery deadlines and ensure accountability among parties in civil proceedings.