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Iowa Code § 729A.5 — Civil remedies
Current through 2026 Iowa Code (enactments effective on or before 2026-01-01, through the 2025 Regular Session, 91st G.A.)
Part of Chapter 729A: Violation of Individual Rights — Hate Crimes, Iowa Code.
Full text of Iowa Code § 729A.5
Statutory text current through the 2026 Iowa Code (enactments effective on or before 2026-01-01, through the 2025 Regular Session, 91st G.A.). This publication reproduces the statutory text of the official 2026 Iowa Code (Legislative Services Agency); it is not the official publication of the State of Iowa.
1. A victim who has suffered physical, emotional, or financial harm as a result of a violation of this chapter due to the commission of a hate crime is entitled to and may bring an action for injunctive relief, general and special damages, reasonable attorney fees, and costs.
2. An action brought pursuant to this section must be brought within two years after the date of the violation of this chapter.
3. In an action brought pursuant to this section, the burden of proof shall be the same as in other civil actions for similar relief.
4. This section does not apply to complaints or discriminatory or unfair practices under chapter 216.
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