Iowa considers higher dram shop liability for THC drinks
A bill expands Iowa dram shop liability to bars and restaurants serving hemp derived THC drinks. It would raise non economic damages caps to 500000 for injuries from intoxicated patrons and address training and insurance impacts. Officials note cross fading of alcohol and THC and discuss definitions and potential amendments ahead of Senate review.
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Big Grove Brewery
Des Moines
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Eric Goranson
Iowa Restaurant Association
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Bill Dotzler
Waterloo
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Threase Harms
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Leslie Carpenter
Iowa House eyes broader disability benefits for police and fire
House Study Bill 745 would extend disability coverage for police and firefighters in Iowa to include long term physical stress and mental health conditions such as PTSD. The bill, backed by firefighters and police, would require coverage for employment caused disabilities even without a specific incident, with caveats for PTSD tied to traumatic events. It could raise costs for cities and faces mixed support from city groups while a cancer coverage measure stalled in the Senate.
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Jason Schultz
Senate State Government Committee
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Iowa Guard and State Patrol to Texas border deployment
Iowa will send eight State Patrol troopers and two sergeants plus 115 National Guard members to assist the Texas Military Department on border security. Deployments run through late May and September with costs covered by federal relief funds. Reynolds criticizes federal border policy and notes past Iowa deployments. Republicans announce budget targets signaling ongoing tax cut and spending debates in Des Moines.
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Gary Mohr
R-Bettendorf
House Budget Committee
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