The bill amends Iowa's real estate disclosure laws to require the inclusion of information regarding lead service lines in property disclosures. Specifically, it introduces new definitions for "lead service line," which is defined as a service line made of lead, and "service line," which refers to the pipe connecting the water main to a building's interior plumbing. Additionally, it clarifies that a galvanized service line is considered a lead service line if it is or has been downstream of any lead service line or a service line of unknown material.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the existing disclosure statement requirements to explicitly include the presence of lead service lines among the significant characteristics and defects that must be reported. This change aims to enhance transparency for potential property buyers regarding the condition of the plumbing infrastructure, thereby promoting public health and safety.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 558A.1, 558A.4