Iowa SSB3133 limits civil or criminal liability for climate effects from greenhouse gas emissions.
Iowa SSB3133 establishes a limitation on civil or criminal liability for any alleged actual or potential effect on climate caused by greenhouse gas emissions. The bill defines greenhouse gases as those originating from agricultural or renewable fuel sources, or specific gases like carbon dioxide and methane. It specifies that a defendant is not liable for damages or injury from climate effects if they have not violated an enforceable statutory limitation or restriction, or a valid permit issued by a regulatory authority.
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