This bill amends Section 614.1 of the Iowa Code, which outlines the statutes of limitations for various civil actions. The key change introduced by the bill is that only the General Assembly will have the authority to alter the time limitations for bringing civil actions as specified in this section. The bill emphasizes that any modifications to these time limits must be enacted through legislation by the General Assembly, thereby centralizing the power to change these legal timeframes.

The types of civil actions affected by this statute include a wide range of issues such as penalties under ordinances, personal injury claims, product liability, actions against public officers, contract disputes, malpractice claims, and claims related to sexual abuse or exploitation. By restricting the ability to change these limitations to the General Assembly, the bill aims to provide a more consistent and controlled approach to the statutes of limitations in civil law within the state of Iowa.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 614.1